remanence
/ˈrɛmənəns/
noun
- The ability of a material, especially a magnet, to stay magnetized after the external magnetic field is removed.
- The hard drive's data was preserved due to the remanence of its magnetic coating.
- Engineers measure remanence to determine how well a material holds its magnetic charge.
- The remanence of the steel made it useful for permanent magnets.
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