rem·a·nence (r m  -nns)n. The magnetic induction that remains in a material after removal of the magnetizing field. [From Middle English remanent, remaining, from Latin reman  ns, remanent-, present participle of remanre, to remain; see remain.]rem a·nent adj. |
remanence [ˈrɛmənəns]
n
(Physics / General Physics) 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
[from Latin remanēre to stay behind, remain]
| remanence (rm-nns) 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. |
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