magnetostriction

(-strik′s̸hən)

noun

a small variation in the size of a ferromagnetic material when subjected to an applied magnetic field

Origin: magneto- + (con)striction

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See magnetostriction in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Deformation of a ferromagnetic material subjected to a magnetic field.

Origin:

Origin: magneto-

Origin: + (con)striction

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