Definition

A property of certain materials that allows them to retain magnetization after being exposed to a magnetic field and then heated.

Example

The thermoremanence of the rock indicates its past exposure to a magnetic field.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of thermoremanence in rocks?

No, I haven't! What does it mean?

It's when rocks retain magnetization from the Earth's magnetic field.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know rocks could do that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thermoremanence is formed from "thermo-" (from Greek "thermos", meaning heat) and "remanence" (from Latin "remanere", meaning to remain). The word describes the property of a material to retain magnetization after the removal of the magnetic field, particularly in relation to heat.

Memory Tip

Think of 'heat' ('thermo-') and 'remaining' ('remanence') to remember that thermoremanence refers to the ability of a material to retain its properties after heat is applied.

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