Demagnetiser

/ˌdiːˈmæɡnɪtaɪzər/ noun

Definition

A device or substance that removes or reduces magnetic properties; British English spelling.

Etymology

From 'demagnetise' (verb) + '-er' (agent suffix creating nouns for devices or persons). British English uses '-iser' while American English uses '-izer.'

Kelly Says

Demagnetisers are essential in electronics—degaussing coils in old CRT monitors were demagnetisers that protected screens from stray magnetic fields. The word sounds technical, but the device is nearly ancient.

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