What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
demagnetizer
Example
The watch repairman used a demagnetizer to fix my watch. [demagnetizer: noun]
Example
I need to use the demagnetizer on my screwdriver to avoid damaging my computer. [demagnetizer: noun]
demagnetiser
Example
The engineer used a demagnetiser to remove the magnetic field from the metal. [demagnetiser: noun]
Example
The demagnetiser is an essential tool in the electronics industry. [demagnetiser: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Demagnetizer is more commonly used than demagnetiser in American English, while demagnetiser is more common in British English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between demagnetizer and demagnetiser?
Both demagnetizer and demagnetiser are technical terms and are typically used in formal or technical contexts. Neither word is more formal than the other.