coercivity
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co·er·civ·i·ty
(kō′ər-sĭv′ĭ-tē)n.
The magnetic field intensity needed to reduce the magnetization of a ferromagnetic material from complete saturation to zero, usually measured in teslas.
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coercivity
(ˌkəʊɜːˈsɪvɪtɪ)n
(General Physics) the magnetic-field strength necessary to demagnetize a ferromagnetic material that is magnetized to saturation. It is measured in amperes per metre. Compare coercive force
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co•er•civ•i•ty
(ˌkoʊ ərˈsɪv ɪ ti)n.
the magnetic intensity needed to reduce to zero the magnetic flux density of a fully magnetized magnetic specimen or to demagnetize a magnet.
[1895–1900]
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