demagnetize
verb as in strong fondness
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Example:To demagnetize a magnet, you can repeatedly stroke it with another magnet in the opposite direction.
Definition:To remove magnetism from a material that was originally magnetic.
Example:Before disposing of a hard drive, it's important to demagnetize it to ensure the data can't be recovered.
Definition:To remove the magnetic properties that store data, often used in security to erase data.
Example:Some tool manufacturers demagnetize steel tools to prevent them from attracting metal shavings or causing interference with other magnetic tools.
Definition:To remove the magnetic properties from steel, which can be done by subjecting it to heat or by bringing it near a strong magnetic field.
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