magnetostriction
a change in dimensions exhibited by ferromagnetic materials when subjected to a magnetic field.
Origin of magnetostriction
1Other words from magnetostriction
- mag·ne·to·stric·tive [mag-nee-tuh-strik-tiv], /mægˌni təˈstrɪk tɪv/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for magnetostriction
/ (mæɡˌniːtəʊˈstrɪkʃən) /
a change in dimensions of a ferromagnetic material that is subjected to a magnetic field
Origin of magnetostriction
1Derived forms of magnetostriction
- magnetostrictive, adjective
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Scientific definitions for magnetostriction
[ măg-nē′tō-strĭk′shən ]
The change in shape and density of a substance, especially a ferromagnetic substance, when exposed to a magnetic field. The change depends on the direction and strength of the magnetic field. Rapid, alternating magnetostriction causes the iron cores of household transformers, which are subject to a changing magnetic field, to hum or buzz.
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