magnetization

[ mag-ni-tuh-zey-shuh n ]
/ ˌmæg nɪ təˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

the process of magnetizing or the state of being magnetized.
Electricity. the magnetic moment per unit volume induced by any external magnetic field: measured in amperes per meter. Symbol: M

Origin of magnetization

First recorded in 1885–90; magnetize + -ation

OTHER WORDS FROM magnetization

re·mag·net·i·za·tion, noun

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