residual magnetism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of residual magnetism
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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On moving the bar from the pole the bound magnetism is released and a part becomes residual magnetism.
A piece of steel will retain the magnetism imparted to it for a considerable length of time, and the influence that remains is known as residual magnetism.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
A machine in which the initial excitation of the field is due to the residual magnetism retained by the cores.
From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Hawkins, Nehemiah
The left end of C must not quite touch the poles of M when the current passes, because the residual magnetism would keep C from dropping back into place.
From How Two Boys Made Their Own Electrical Apparatus Containing Complete Directions for Making All Kinds of Simple Apparatus for the Study of Elementary Electricity by St. John, Thomas M. (Thomas Matthew)
In the library’s work the residual magnetism is represented by the latent interest in ideas that is present in every community.
From A Librarian's Open Shelf by Bostwick, Arthur E.
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