magnetization

2 definitions found

magnetization - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Magnetization \Mag`net*i*za"tion\, n.
     The act of magnetizing, or the state of being magnetized.
     [1913 Webster]

magnetization - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  magnetization
      n 1: the extent or degree to which something is magnetized [syn:
           magnetization, magnetisation]
      2: the process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or
         permanently) [syn: magnetization, magnetisation,
         magnetic induction]
      3: the physical property of being magnetic [syn:
         magnetization, magnetisation]