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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Other Word Forms

• remagnetization noun

Etymology

Origin of magnetization

First recorded in 1885–90; magnetize + -ation

Example Sentences

"One of the experimental observations is the sudden increase in the sample magnetization, what we call a metamagnetic transition," said NIST's Peter Czajka, co-lead author on the study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 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

This slurry is then exposed to an electromagnetic field that is sufficiently powerful to give all of the microparticles the same magnetization.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024

"We can change the direction of the material's magnetization at room temperature, which in turn allows us to completely change how the cilia flex. It's like getting a swimmer to change their stroke."

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024

If for dynamo or magnet making, it should have the highest possible permeability at a flux density corresponding to practically maximum magnetization.

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