coercivity

[ koh-er-siv-i-tee ]
/ ˌkoʊ ərˈsɪv ɪ ti /

noun Electricity.

the magnetic intensity needed to reduce to zero the magnetic flux density of a fully magnetized magnetic specimen or to demagnetize a magnet.
Also called coercive force.

Origin of coercivity

First recorded in 1895–1900; coercive + -ity

Words nearby coercivity

coerce, coercimeter, coercion, coercive, coercive force, coercivity, coesite, coessential, coetaneous, coeternal, coeternity

British Dictionary definitions for coercive force (1 of 2)

coercive force

noun

a measure of the magnetization of a ferromagnetic material as expressed by the external magnetic field strength necessary to demagnetize it. Measured in amperes per metre Compare coercivity

British Dictionary definitions for coercive force (2 of 2)

coercivity
/ (ˌkəʊɜːˈsɪvɪtɪ) /

noun

the magnetic-field strength necessary to demagnetize a ferromagnetic material that is magnetized to saturation. It is measured in amperes per metre Compare coercive force

Scientific definitions for coercive force

coercivity
[ kō′ər-sĭv′ĭ-tē ]

The magnetic flux density needed to reduce the magnetization of a material (especially a ferromagnetic material) from complete saturation to zero. Coercivity is measured in teslas. Compare remanence.