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Remanent magnetism

Scope note

The magnetic flux that remains in a magnetic circuit after an applied magnetomotive force has been removed. When remanence is examined and analyzed with regard to archaeological or ancient geologic materials, use "archaeomagnetism" or "paleomagnetism."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000191640

Broader Terms used

magnetism

Created

13yrs ago

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