remanent magnetism

remanent magnetism

noun Geology.
magnetization in minerals induced by a former magnetic field and persisting after the field changes.


Origin:
1865–70
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Remanent magnetism is always a great word to know.
So is infiltration. Does it mean:
slow movement of water through the pores in soil or permeable rock
seepage of water into soil or rock
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