remanence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The magnetization left behind in a medium after an external magnetic field is removed.
  2. The state of being remanent; continuance; permanence.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛmənəns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-remanence.wav

Word forms

remanence remanences

Etymology

From remanent (“that which remains”) + -ence.

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