noun
- the magnetic flux density that remains in a material after an external magnetic field is removed
Usage: physics; technical
Examples
- The remanence of the iron core allowed it to retain some magnetism after the current was turned off.
- Scientists measured the remanence of the rock samples to study ancient magnetic fields.
- High remanence materials are useful for making permanent magnets.
- The remanence value indicates how well a material can maintain its magnetic properties.
- Magnetic tape relies on remanence to store data permanently.
- The researcher plotted remanence against temperature to analyze the material’s properties.