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.
Words nearby coercivity
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coesite,
coessential,
coetaneous,
coeternal,
coeternity
British Dictionary definitions for coercivity
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 coercivity
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.