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Noun: magnetization  `mag-nu-tu'zey-shun [N. Amer], `mag-nu-tI'zey-shun [Brit]
  1. The extent or degree to which something is magnetized
    - magnetisation [Brit]
     
  2. The process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently)
    - magnetisation [Brit], magnetic induction
     
  3. The physical property of being magnetic
    - magnetisation [Brit]

Derived forms: magnetizations

See also: magnetize

Type of: action, activity, amount, measure, natural action, natural process, physical property, quantity

Encyclopedia: Magnetization