remanence

[ rem-uh-nuhns ]

noun

, Electricity.

1. the magnetic flux that remains in a magnetic circuit after an applied magnetomotive force has been removed.

remanence

/ ˈrɛmənəns /

noun

1. 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 /

1. 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.
2. Also called retentivity
3. Compare coercivity

Word History and Origins

Origin of remanence¹

First recorded in 1660–70; reman(ent) + -ence

Word History and Origins

Origin of remanence¹

C17: from Latin remanēre to stay behind, remain

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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