residual magnetism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of residual magnetism
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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A complete battery may be reversed if the battery is completely discharged and its voltage is not sufficient to overcome any residual magnetism the generator might have.
From The Automobile Storage Battery Its Care And Repair by Witte, Otto A.
The incepting energy influence is found in the residual magnetism.
From The Energy System of Matter A Deduction from Terrestrial Energy Phenomena by Weir, James
One side of both shell and core are split for the purpose of obviating residual magnetism.
A must not be allowed to touch the poles of M when it is pulled down, on account of the residual magnetism, which would keep it pulled down.
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)
The current in passing through the field magnets, energizes them and strengthens the weak field due to the residual magnetism of the magnet cores, resulting in the gradual building up of the field.
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
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