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remanence
[ rem-uh-nuhns ]
noun
, Electricity.
- the magnetic flux that remains in a magnetic circuit after an applied magnetomotive force has been removed.
remanence
/ ˈrɛmənəns /
noun
- physics the ability of a material to retain magnetization, equal to the magnetic flux density of the material after the removal of the magnetizing field Also calledretentivity
remanence
/ rĕm′ə-nəns /
- The magnetic flux density remaining in a material, especially a ferromagnetic material, after removal of the magnetizing field. Good permanent magnets have a high degree of remanence. Remanence is measured in teslas.
- Also called retentivity
- Compare coercivity
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Word History and Origins
Origin of remanence1
First recorded in 1660–70; reman(ent) + -ence
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Word History and Origins
Origin of remanence1
C17: from Latin remanēre to stay behind, remain
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Example Sentences
Even Rokyzana, in 1436, was with great difficulty forced to express his disbelief in the remanence of the substance of the bread.
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