demagnetize

Meanings

Verb

erase (a magnetic storage device)
make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of)
- "demagnetize the iron shavings"
To make something nonmagnetic by removing its magnetic properties.
To erase the contents of a magnetic storage device.

Origin / Etymology

From de- + magnetize.

Synonyms

degauss, demagnetise

Antonyms

magnetise, magnetize

Scrabble Score: 24

demagnetize is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
demagnetize is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
demagnetize is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 27

demagnetize is a valid Words With Friends word