Magnetization

Pronunciation: /ˌmæɡnətəˈzeɪʃən/

Magnetization (noun)

  1. The process or result of a material gaining a stronger magnetic effect.
  2. A quantity showing how strongly a material is magnetized, based on magnetic moment per unit volume.

Examples

  • The magnetization increases when the material is heated.
  • Magnetization happens when the material aligns with a field.