remanence

rema·nence (rem′ə nəns)

noun

Elec. the magnetic flux remaining in a substance after the magnetizing force has been withdrawn

Etymology: see remanent

Adjective modifier

magnetic: This magnetic remanence, therefore, is a major vulnerability of any OA System employing magnetic storage media.

Modifies a noun

direction: In the paleomagnetic method, the remanence directions of the site will be distinctly different from other areas of the same stratum.

Noun used with modifier

data: Other possible threat to secure devices is data remanence.

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