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Magnetism vs Magnetization - What's the difference?

magnetism | magnetization |

As nouns the difference between magnetism and magnetization

is that magnetism is the property of being magnetic while magnetization is the act of magnetizing, or the state of being magnetized.

magnetism

English

Noun

(-)
  • The property of being magnetic
  • The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.
  • Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections.
    • (Webster 1913)

    Derived terms

    * electromagnetism

    magnetization

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of magnetizing, or the state of being magnetized
  • The magnitude of the magnetic strength of a magnetized object.