remanent

remanent Definition

rema·nent (-nənt)

adjective

Now Rare remaining; leftover

Etymology: ME < L remanens, prp.

remanent Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

magnetization: This is due to the strong remanent magnetization of fresh basalt lavas at the sea floor.
magnetism: Applications include the measurement of induced and remanent magnetism and use in site surveys prior to the installation of MRI equipment.
state: The figure on the right shows an example of a remanent magnetic state recorded using electron holography.
induction: Again there is a remanent induction as the field is reduced to zero.
moment: Lower remanent moments are found to be associated with a more isotropic reversal mechanism.

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