remanence

[ rem-uh-nuhns ]

nounElectricity.
  1. the magnetic flux that remains in a magnetic circuit after an applied magnetomotive force has been removed.

Origin of remanence

1
First recorded in 1660–70; reman(ent) + -ence

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British Dictionary definitions for remanence

remanence

/ (ˈrɛmənəns) /


noun
  1. physics the ability of a material to retain magnetization, equal to the magnetic flux density of the material after the removal of the magnetizing field: Also called: retentivity

Origin of remanence

1
C17: from Latin remanēre to stay behind, remain

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Scientific definitions for remanence

remanence

[ rĕmə-nəns ]


  1. The magnetic flux density remaining in a material, especially a ferromagnetic material, after removal of the magnetizing field. Good permanent magnets have a high degree of remanence. Remanence is measured in teslas. Also called retentivity Compare coercivity.

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