HYSTERESIS
\hˌɪstəɹˈiːsɪs], \hˌɪstəɹˈiːsɪs], \h_ˌɪ_s_t_ə_ɹ_ˈiː_s_ɪ_s]\
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the lagging of an effect behind its cause; especially the phenomenon in which the magnetic induction of a ferromagnetic material lags behind the changing magnetic field
By Princeton University
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the lagging of an effect behind its cause; especially the phenomenon in which the magnetic induction of a ferromagnetic material lags behind the changing magnetic field
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A lagging or retardation of the effect, when the forces acting upon a body are changed, as if from velocity or internal friction; a temporary resistance to change from a condition previously induced, observed in magnetism, thermoelectricity, etc., on reversal of polarity.
By Oddity Software
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A lagging or retardation of the effect, when the forces acting upon a body are changed, as if from velocity or internal friction; a temporary resistance to change from a condition previously induced, observed in magnetism, thermoelectricity, etc., on reversal of polarity.
By Noah Webster.
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