1. removing the magnetic properties from something
Usage: present participle of demagnetize

1. having the effect of removing magnetic properties

Examples

• The technician is demagnetizing the old hard drives before disposal.
• Demagnetizing the compass needle will make it useless for navigation.
• The demagnetizing coil removes residual magnetism from metal parts.
• Heat can be effective in demagnetizing certain materials.
• The demagnetizing field gradually weakened the magnet’s strength.
• Scientists are demagnetizing the samples to study their properties.