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hysteresis loss

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noun

Physics.
  1. the loss of energy by conversion to heat in a system exhibiting hysteresis.


Etymology

Origin of hysteresis loss

First recorded in 1890–95

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One major challenge is iron loss, also called magnetic hysteresis loss, which occurs when magnetic fields inside the motor repeatedly reverse direction.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Mordey in 1895 showed that this augmentation in hysteresis loss in iron was due to heating.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various

Certain specimens heated to 160� C. were found to have their hysteresis loss doubled in a few days.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various

If heated to above 135� C., the hysteresis loss soon attains a maximum, but then begins to decrease.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various

This question is also connected with another one, namely, whether the hysteresis loss per cycle is or is not a function of the speed with which the cycle is traversed.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various

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