magnetization

[ mag-ni-tuh-zey-shuhn ]

/ ˌmæg nɪ təˈzeɪ ʃən /

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noun

the process of magnetizing or the state of being magnetized.

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

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Origin of magnetization

First recorded in 1885–90; magnetize + -ation

OTHER WORDS FROM magnetization

re·mag·net·i·za·tion, noun

Words nearby magnetization

magnetic wire, magnetic wood, magnetism, magnetite, magnetizable, magnetization, magnetize, magneto, magnetoacoustics, magnetocaloric effect, magnetochemistry

How to use magnetization in a sentence

Some researchers attributed the missing magnetization to the presence of large native iron grains that were poor magnetic recorders.
New Study Suggests Moon Lacked a Magnetic Field for Nearly All Its History|John Tarduno|August 8, 2021|Singularity Hub
I recently assembled a team to use new scientific techniques to reexamine the evidence for lunar magnetization.
New Study Suggests Moon Lacked a Magnetic Field for Nearly All Its History|John Tarduno|August 8, 2021|Singularity Hub
In the new study, Tarduno and colleagues examined the magnetization of a handful of Apollo rock samples.
A lunar magnetic field may have lasted for only a short time|Carolyn Gramling|August 4, 2021|Science News
The magnetization of the bit of glass happened due to the meteorite impact that also formed the glass itself, Tarduno and colleagues suggest.
A lunar magnetic field may have lasted for only a short time|Carolyn Gramling|August 4, 2021|Science News

That idea — that a meteorite impact can produce strong magnetization in rocks — is one that’s been discussed in many scientific studies in the past, Tarduno says.
A lunar magnetic field may have lasted for only a short time|Carolyn Gramling|August 4, 2021|Science News
He discovered the now celebrated change of dimensions produced by the magnetization of soft iron by the current.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 363, December 16, 1882|Various
The general character of curves of magnetization and of induction will be discussed later.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 3|Various
It can be shown that uniform magnetization is possible only when the form of the body is ellipsoidal.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 3|Various
A study of such curves as these reveals the fact that there are three distinct stages in the process of magnetization.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 3|Various
Magnetization produces increase of length in weak fields, decrease in strong fields.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 3|Various