Etymology
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magnetization (n.)

also magnetisation, "action of magnetizing; condition of being magnetized," 1801, noun of action from magnetize.

Entries linking to magnetization

magnetize (v.)

"charge or supply with magnetic properties," 1799, from magnet + -ize. Related: Magnetized; magnetizing. From 1785 in now-obsolete sense of "to mesmerize, hypnotize."

updated on October 30, 2018

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Dictionary entries near magnetization

magnesium

magnet

magnetic

magnetism

magnetite

magnetization

magnetize

magneto-

magneto

magneto-electric

magnetopause

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