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Demagnetisation

Definition:

Demagnetisation refers to the process of removing or reducing magnetism from an object, usually a magnetic material or a magnet.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: demagnetisation

Senses:

Sense 1:

Definition: The act or process of demagnetising a magnetic object or material.

Example sentence: The factory uses a specialized tool for the demagnetisation of the metal components.

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Sense 2:

Definition: Loss of magnetism in an object or material.

Example sentence: The repeated exposure to high temperatures resulted in the demagnetisation of the speaker magnets.

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Sense 3:

Definition: The process of removing stored magnetic information from media such as hard drives or credit cards.

Example sentence: Make sure to perform a thorough demagnetisation of old hard drives before disposing of them.

Related Products: Hard Drive Degaussers, Magnetic Data Erasers