hystereses

/ˌhɪstəˈrisiz/
noun
  1. The plural of hysteresis, which is a phenomenon where the effect of a force on an object or system lags behind the cause, often seen in physics, engineering, and economics.
    • In economics, hystereses can explain why unemployment remains high even after a recession ends.
    • The engineer studied the hystereses in the magnetic materials to improve motor efficiency.
    • The hystereses in the thermostat caused the temperature to overshoot the set point before stabilizing.
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