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residual magnetism

American  

noun

Electricity.
  1. remanence.


Etymology

Origin of residual magnetism

First recorded in 1830–40

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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

Only here we must have just a little residual magnetism in the field magnet to start the whole process.

From A Librarian's Open Shelf by Bostwick, Arthur E.

This is known as residual magnetism, and it varies in amount with the quality of the iron.

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

On moving the bar from the pole the bound magnetism is released and a part becomes residual magnetism.

From Scientific American, Volume 40, No. 13, March 29, 1879 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures by Various

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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