dielectric absorption

noun

The retention of polarization of a dielectric material after removal of the electric field.

Meanings

noundielectric absorption (usually uncountable, plural dielectric absorptions)

plural dielectric absorptions

  1. uncountableusuallynatural sciencesThe retention of polarization of a dielectric material after removal of the electric field.
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