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magnetization

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[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

Example Sentences

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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

Their work shows that the effect arises from how electrons scatter at interfaces, with this scattering controlled by both the magnetization and the electric field at the interface.

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

Over time, SMR has been widely used to interpret results from many types of experiments, including magnetoresistance measurements, spin-torque ferromagnetic resonance, harmonic Hall voltage studies, magnetic field sensors, and switching of magnetization or Néel vectors.

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

M. Menges says that the residual magnetization is sufficient in his machine to start the rotation by itself.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 633, February 18, 1888 by Various

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