Definition of hysteresis in English:
hysteresis
noun ˌhɪstəˈriːsɪsˌhɪstəˈrisɪs
mass nounPhysics The phenomenon in which the value of a physical property lags behind changes in the effect causing it, as for instance when magnetic induction lags behind the magnetizing force.
Example sentencesExamples
- A hysteresis in the force curves measured on approach and separation is observed.
- This tendency to ‘remember their magnetic history’ is called hysteresis.
- A noncontact, no-wear design eliminates hysteresis and friction for reliability and repeatability.
- A large degree of hysteresis upon indenter retraction was observed.
- Furthermore, the thermal hysteresis is additive to the colligative effect.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Greek husterēsis 'shortcoming, deficiency', from husterein 'be behind', from husteros 'late'.
Definition of hysteresis in US English:
hysteresis
nounˌhɪstəˈrisɪsˌhistəˈrēsis
Physics The phenomenon in which the value of a physical property lags behind changes in the effect causing it, as for instance when magnetic induction lags behind the magnetizing force.
Example sentencesExamples
- A large degree of hysteresis upon indenter retraction was observed.
- Furthermore, the thermal hysteresis is additive to the colligative effect.
- This tendency to ‘remember their magnetic history’ is called hysteresis.
- A noncontact, no-wear design eliminates hysteresis and friction for reliability and repeatability.
- A hysteresis in the force curves measured on approach and separation is observed.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Greek husterēsis ‘shortcoming, deficiency’, from husterein ‘be behind’, from husteros ‘late’.