remanence

[ rem-uh-nuh ns ]
/ ˈrɛm ə nəns /

noun Electricity.

the magnetic flux that remains in a magnetic circuit after an applied magnetomotive force has been removed.

Origin of remanence

First recorded in 1660–70; reman(ent) + -ence

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British Dictionary definitions for remanence

remanence
/ (ˈrɛmənəns) /

noun

physics the ability of a material to retain magnetization, equal to the magnetic flux density of the material after the removal of the magnetizing field Also called: retentivity

Word Origin for remanence

C17: from Latin remanēre to stay behind, remain

Scientific definitions for remanence

remanence
[ rĕmə-nəns ]

The magnetic flux density remaining in a material, especially a ferromagnetic material, after removal of the magnetizing field. Good permanent magnets have a high degree of remanence. Remanence is measured in teslas. Also called retentivity Compare coercivity.