ScienceSeptember 2, 2026
magnetization
mag-nuh-tuh-ZAY-shun
Definition
The process or state of inducing magnetic properties within a material or region, often by aligning internal magnetic moments.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'magnes' (meaning lodestone or magnet) and the suffix '-ize', the term describes the physical process of making something magnetic, appearing in English scientific literature in the mid-19th century.
In the news
The article describes a new technique that uses light to create static magnetization within a metasurface, effectively generating a magnetic field without the need for traditional magnets.
Light Powers Nanoscale Magnetization Breakthrough
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