Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
remanence
noun
/ˈrɛm.ə.nəns/
Definition
The remaining magnetization in a material after an external magnetic field is removed.
Examples
- The remanence of the magnet allowed it to retain its strength long after being removed from the magnetic field.
- Scientists study remanence to understand the magnetic properties of geological formations.
- In data storage, remanence can affect how information is retrieved from magnetic media.
Meaning
Remanence refers to the persistent magnetic field that remains in a material after the external magnetic field has been switched off.
Synonyms
- Residual magnetism
- Magnetic remanence
