Definitions
- Referring to the process of removing magnetic properties from an object. - Talking about the act of making a magnet lose its magnetism. - Describing the process of neutralizing a magnetic field.
- Referring to the process of reducing the size or scale of an image or object. - Talking about the act of making something appear smaller than it actually is. - Describing the process of decreasing the magnification of a microscope or telescope.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve a process of reduction.
- 2Both words have a prefix 'de-' which means 'remove' or 'reduce'.
- 3Both words are technical terms used in specific fields.
- 4Both words require a tool or equipment to perform the action.
- 5Both words involve a change in the physical properties of an object.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Demagnetize refers to removing magnetic properties, while demagnify refers to reducing the size or scale of an object.
- 2Usage: Demagnetize is used in the context of magnets and magnetic fields, while demagnify is used in the context of optics and imaging.
- 3Equipment: Demagnetize requires a demagnetizer, while demagnify requires a projector, microscope, or telescope.
- 4Physical Properties: Demagnetize changes the magnetic properties of an object, while demagnify does not change the physical properties of an object.
- 5Scope: Demagnetize has a narrower scope of usage compared to demagnify, which has a wider range of applications.
Remember this!
Demagnetize and demagnify are two technical terms used in specific fields. While both words involve a process of reduction, they differ in meaning, usage, equipment, physical properties, and scope. Demagnetize refers to removing magnetic properties, while demagnify refers to reducing the size or scale of an object. Demagnetize is used in the context of magnets and magnetic fields, while demagnify is used in the context of optics and imaging.
