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magnetization

American  
[mag-ni-tuh-zey-shuhn] / ˌmæg nɪ təˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the process of magnetizing or the state of being magnetized.

  2. Electricity. the magnetic moment per unit volume induced by any external magnetic field: measured in amperes per meter. M


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Etymology

Origin of magnetization

First recorded in 1885–90; magnetize + -ation

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Their calculations suggested that ruthenium dioxide should have no overall magnetization, much like an antiferromagnet.

From Science Daily Jun. 23, 2026

"Our eX-GL approach effectively automates the interpretation of complex magnetization reversal process and enables identification of hidden mechanisms, difficult to discern using conventional methods," says Prof. Kotsugi.

From Science Daily May 18, 2026

Using this method, the researchers identified a dominant feature known as PC1, which successfully captured the magnetization reversal process.

From Science Daily May 18, 2026

This approach allowed them to assemble a time resolved sequence showing how the magnetization evolved moment by moment.

From Science Daily Mar. 4, 2026

More accurately, the permeability is the ratio existing between the amount of magnetization and the magnetizing force which produces such magnetization.

From Cyclopedia of Telephony & Telegraphy Vol. 1 A General Reference Work on Telephony, etc. etc. by Miller, Kempster

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