magnetization
[mag-ni-t
uh
-
zey
-sh
uh
n]
/ˌmæg nɪ təˈzeɪ ʃən/
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
1885-90;
magnetize
+
-ation
Related forms
remagnetization,
noun
Word Origin and History for
magnetization
n.
1801, noun of action from
magnetize
.