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retentivity
[ ree-ten-tiv-i-tee ]
noun
- the power to retain; retentiveness.
- Electricity. remanence.
- Magnetism. the ability to retain magnetization after the removal of the magnetizing force.
retentivity
/ ˌriːtɛnˈtɪvɪtɪ /
retentivity
/ rē′tĕn-tĭv′ĭ-tē /
- See remanence
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Word History and Origins
Origin of retentivity1
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Example Sentences
Hardened steel has a high degree of retentivity, while soft iron retains but little magnetism.
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Name an object whose usefulness depends upon its retentivity.
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If required for permanent magnet making, it should have the highest possible coercivity combined with a high retentivity.
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The power that a piece of steel has to hold magnetism is called retentivity.
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Soft steel has very little retentivity, because it does not contain much carbon.
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