'Remanent magnetism' definitions:

Definition of 'Remanent magnetism'

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Remanent \Rem"a*nent\, a. [L. remanens, p. pr. of remanere. See Remain, and cf. Remnant.] Remaining; residual. [1913 Webster]
That little hope that is remanent hath its degree according to the infancy or growth of the habit. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
Remanent magnetism (Physics), magnetism which remains in a body that has little coercive force after the magnetizing force is withdrawn, as soft iron; -- called also {residual magnetism}. [1913 Webster]