residual magnetism: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “residual magnetism” mean?
The magnetism that remains in a material after the external magnetic field is removed.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The magnetism that remains in a material after the external magnetic field is removed.
Metaphorically, any lingering effect or influence that persists after the initial cause is gone.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage; spelling and pronunciation are consistent.
Connotations
Neutral technical term in both variants.
Frequency
Equally used in technical contexts in both British and American English.
Grammar
How to Use “residual magnetism” in a Sentence
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Examples
Examples of “residual magnetism” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The core retains residual magnetism after demagnetization.
American English
- The component holds residual magnetism even after the coil is turned off.
adverb
British English
- The magnetism persisted residually in the metal.
American English
- The effect was observed residually after the test.
adjective
British English
- The residual effects were negligible.
American English
- The residual charge was measured separately.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in quality control for magnetic components to ensure proper demagnetization.
Academic
Frequently discussed in physics and engineering literature on electromagnetism.
Everyday
Rarely used outside technical discussions; may come up in contexts like explaining how magnets work.
Technical
Standard term in fields involving magnetism, such as electrical engineering and materials science.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “residual magnetism”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “residual magnetism”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “residual magnetism”
- Mispronouncing 'residual' as /rɛˈsɪdʒuəl/
- Using 'residual magnetism' to refer to weak magnetism in general, rather than specifically after removal of field.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the magnetism that persists in a material after the external magnetic field has been removed.
It is crucial in applications like magnetic storage devices and electromagnets, where controlled magnetism is needed.
Yes, through processes like demagnetization or degaussing.
Not exactly; permanent magnetism refers to materials that are naturally magnetized, while residual magnetism is what remains after magnetization.
The magnetism that remains in a material after the external magnetic field is removed.
Residual magnetism is usually technical in register.
Residual magnetism: in British English it is pronounced /rɪˈzɪdʒuəl ˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/, and in American English it is pronounced /rɪˈzɪdʒuəl ˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'residual' as 'remaining', so residual magnetism is the magnetism that remains.
Conceptual Metaphor
Lingering influence or persistent effect, akin to a shadow or echo.
Practice
Quiz
What does residual magnetism refer to?