demagnetization

[/diːˌmæɡnətɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: demagnetizations
desmagnetização
1. The process of removing magnetic properties from a magnetized object or material
The demagnetization of the iron core reduced its magnetic field strength.
A desmagnetização do núcleo de ferro reduziu a intensidade do seu campo magnético.
2. In physics and engineering, the loss or removal of magnetism through various methods such as heating, mechanical shock, or exposure to alternating magnetic fields
Demagnetization can occur naturally over time due to thermal energy.
A desmagnetização pode ocorrer naturalmente ao longo do tempo devido à energia térmica.
3. The act of making something no longer magnetic or reducing its magnetic properties
The technician performed demagnetization on the metal tools before storage.
O técnico realizou a desmagnetização das ferramentas metálicas antes do armazenamento.
This is a technical term primarily used in physics, engineering, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is essential in electronics manufacturing, data storage technology, and materials science. In Brazil, the term is used consistently in academic and professional settings without regional variation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
demagnificationloss of magnetismmagnetic deactivation
Antonyms / Antônimos
magnetizationmagnetismmagnetizing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
desmagnetização
Standard term used in technical and scientific contexts
São Paulo
desmagnetização
Widely used in industrial and engineering sectors
Rio de Janeiro
desmagnetização
Common in technical documentation and manufacturing
Portugal
desmagnetização
Standard European Portuguese equivalent, identical usage

Related Words

magnetizemagnetic fieldmagnetismferromagneticparamagneticdiamagneticcoercivity

Related Idioms & Phrases

thermal demagnetization
AC demagnetization
demagnetization curve
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