magnetization

[ mag-ni-tuh-zey-shuhn ]

noun
  1. the process of magnetizing or the state of being magnetized.

  2. Electricity. the magnetic moment per unit volume induced by any external magnetic field: measured in amperes per meter. Symbol: M

Origin of magnetization

1
First recorded in 1885–90; magnetize + -ation

Other words from magnetization

  • re·mag·net·i·za·tion, noun

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