demagnetized
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈmæɡ.nə.taɪzd/
KK: /dɪˈmæɡ.nə.taɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has had all its magnetic properties removed.
Example
The metal was demagnetized to prevent interference with electronic devices.
Conversation
Did you know that this magnet is completely demagnetized?
Really? I thought it still had some pull left in it.
Nope, it lost all its strength over time.
That's interesting; I didn't realize magnets could do that!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
neutralized
unmagnetized
decharged
Antonyms
magnetized
charged
attracted
verb
Definition
To remove the magnetic properties from an object, making it no longer magnetic.
Example
The technician demagnetized the hard drive to prevent data loss.
Tense Forms
Past: demagnetized
Past Participle: demagnetized
Conversation
I noticed my old credit card got demagnetized and won't work anymore.
That's so frustrating! Did you try getting a new one?
Yeah, I just ordered a replacement, but I didn't know they could get demagnetized like that.
Root Explanation
Demagnetized → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "magnet" (from Latin "magnes", meaning magnet or lodestone) and "-ized" (a suffix indicating a process). The word "demagnetized" means to remove the magnetic properties from an object, effectively taking away its magnetism.
Memory Tip
Think of 'removing' ('de-') the 'magnetism' ('magnet') from an object — that's what demagnetized means.
Visually Confused Words
remagnetize
magnetize
unmagnetized
magnetizer
demonetize