coercivity

co·er·civ·i·ty

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-er-siv-i-tee]
- /ˌkoʊ ərˈsɪv ɪ ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-er-siv-i-tee]
- /ˌkoʊ ərˈsɪv ɪ ti/

Definitions of coercivity word

noun coercivity the magnetic-field strength necessary to demagnetize a ferromagnetic material that is magnetized to saturation. It is measured in amperes per metre 3
noun coercivity the magnetic intensity, usually measured in oersteds, needed to completely demagnetize a substance that has been fully magnetized 3
noun coercivity the magnetic intensity needed to reduce to zero the magnetic flux density of a fully magnetized magnetic specimen or to demagnetize a magnet. 1
noun coercivity The resistance of a magnetic material to changes in magnetization, equivalent to the field intensity necessary to demagnetize the fully magnetized material. 1
noun coercivity (Uncountable Noun) The quality of being coercive. 0
noun coercivity (physics, materials science) The intensity of the magnetic field which must be applied in order to reduce the magnetization of a ferromagnetic material to zero after the magnetization of the sample has been driven to saturation. 0

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Origin of coercivity

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; coercive + -ity

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Parts of speech for Coercivity

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coercivity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

coercivity usage trend in Literature

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