A sample may be demagnetized by reversing the magnetizing current a number of times, decreasing its magnitude with each reversal (Sears and Zemansky).
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mag|net|ize — «MAG nuh tyz», verb, ized, iz|ing. –v.t. 1. to give the properties or qualities of a magnet to: »You can magnetize a needle by rubbing it with a magnet. An electric current in a coil around a bar of iron will magnetize the bar. 2. Figurative. to… … Useful english dictionary
mag´net|iz´er — mag|net|ize «MAG nuh tyz», verb, ized, iz|ing. –v.t. 1. to give the properties or qualities of a magnet to: »You can magnetize a needle by rubbing it with a magnet. An electric current in a coil around a bar of iron will magnetize the bar. 2.… … Useful english dictionary
de|mag´net|iz´er — de|mag|net|ize «dee MAG nuh tyz», verb, ized, iz|ing. –v.t. to deprive of magnetism or magnetic properties: »A sample may be demagnetized by reversing the magnetizing current a number of times, decreasing its magnitude with each reversal (Sears… … Useful english dictionary
net — abio·ge·net·ic; ace·to·phe·net·i·dide; ace·to·phe·net·i·din; ac·ro·pho·net·ic; ad·i·po·ge·net·ic; aero·mag·net·ic; age·net·ic; aki·net·ic; al·ka·net; al·lo·ge·net·ic; an·te·cab·i·net; an·ti·fer·ro·mag·net; an·ti·fer·ro·mag·net·ic;… … English syllables
magnetize — mag•net•ize [[t]ˈmæg nɪˌtaɪz[/t]] v. t. ized, iz•ing 1) elm to make a magnet of; impart the properties of a magnet to 2) to exert an attracting or compelling influence upon • Etymology: 1775–85 mag′ne•tiz a•ble, adj. mag net•i•za′tion, n.… … From formal English to slang
magnetize — mag|net|ize also magnetise BrE [ˈmægnıtaız] v [T] 1.) to make iron or steel able to pull other pieces of metal towards itself 2.) to have a powerful effect on people so that they feel strongly attracted to you ▪ His dark flashing eyes seemed to… … Dictionary of contemporary English
magnetize — mag|net|ize [ mægnə,taız ] verb transitive 1. ) to make a piece of iron able to attract other iron objects 2. ) to attract and interest someone very strongly … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Re. — rupee. Also, re. * * * re1 «ray», noun. the second tone of the musical diatonic scale. ╂[< Medieval Latin re < Latin re (sonāre) to resound. See etym. under gamut. (Cf. ↑gamut)] … Useful english dictionary
R.E. — 1. real estate. 2. Reformed Episcopal. 3. Right Excellent. * * * re1 «ray», noun. the second tone of the musical diatonic scale. ╂[< Medieval Latin re < Latin re (sonāre) to resound. See etym. under gamut … Useful english dictionary
r.e. — Football. right end. * * * re1 «ray», noun. the second tone of the musical diatonic scale. ╂[< Medieval Latin re < Latin re (sonāre) to resound. See etym. under gamut. (Cf. ↑gamut)] re2 … Useful english dictionary
