Definitions for magnetostrictionmægˌni toʊˈstrɪk ʃən
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
mag•ne•to•stric•tionmægˌni toʊˈstrɪk ʃən(n.)
a change in dimensions exhibited by ferromagnetic materials when subjected to a magnetic field.
Category: Physics
Origin of magnetostriction:
1895–1900
mag•ne`to•stric′tive-təˈstrɪk tɪv(adj.)
Wiktionary
magnetostriction(Noun)
the change of length or shape of a ferromagnetic material when it is magnetized
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