degauss

Verb (transitive)

de=gauss

WORDNET DICTIONARY

degauss(v = verb.change) demagnetise, demagnetize - make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of); "demagnetize the iron shavings"; "they degaussed the ship"

is one way to alter, change, modify

Derived form noun degaussing₁

Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

degauss, v.tr. neutralize the magnetism in (a thing) by encircling it with a current-carrying conductor.

Derivative

degausser n.

Etymology

DE- + GAUSS