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remanence

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɹɛmənəns/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

The magnetization left behind in a medium after an external magnetic field is removed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The state of being remanent; continuance; permanence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From remanent (“that which remains”) + -ence.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Turkish: artık mıknatıslanma — left-behind magnetization in a medium
  • Vietnamese: từ dư — left-behind magnetization in a medium