What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
demagnetised
Example
The hard drive was demagnetized, causing the loss of all data. [demagnetized: past tense]
Example
The technician used a demagnetizing tool to remove the magnetism from the metal. [demagnetizing: present participle]
unmagnetized
Example
The plastic casing is unmagnetized and will not interfere with electronic devices. [unmagnetized: adjective]
Example
The metal was intentionally left unmagnetized to avoid interference with sensitive equipment. [unmagnetized: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Demagnetized is more commonly used than unmagnetized in technical contexts, but both words are relatively uncommon in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between demagnetised and unmagnetized?
Both demagnetized and unmagnetized are formal words used primarily in scientific and technical contexts.
