Permanent Magnetism

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Permanent Magnetism

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Magnetism which is retained for long periods without appreciable reduction, unless the magnet is subjected to demagnetizing force. See induced magnetism. </dd>
Because of the slow dissipation of such magnetism, it is sometimes called subpermanent magnetism, but the expression permanent magnetism is considered preferable. </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use