residual magnetism

American  

noun

Electricity.

1. remanence.

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Etymology

Origin of residual magnetism

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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residual magnetism

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 Thomas M. (Thomas Matthew) St. John

This pressure is due to the residual magnetism in the field cores, as the field coils are not yet connected.

From Electricity for the farm Light, heat and power by inexpensive methods from the water wheel or farm engine by Frederick Irving Anderson

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

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 Nehemiah Hawkins

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 Arthur E. Bostwick