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"Hysteresis" Definition

noun

The lagging of an effect behind its cause, as when the change in magnetism of a body lags behind changes in the magnetic field.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

A retardation of an effect when the forces acting upon a body are changed (as if from viscosity or internal friction).

Source: Merriam-Webster

A lagging in the values of resulting magnetization in a magnetic material (as iron) due to a changing magnetizing force.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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