remanence

noun

rem·​a·​nence ˈre-mə-nən(t)s How to pronounce remanence (audio)
ri-ˈmā-
: the magnetic induction remaining in a magnetized substance no longer under external magnetic influence

Examples of remanence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web How much magnetism was lost also affects the overall remanence of the asteroid. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 19 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of remanence was circa 1880

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“Remanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remanence. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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