retentivity

      English

      Etymology

      From retentive (from Latin) + -ity

      Noun

      retentivity (plural retentivities)

      1. The ability to retain, potential for retention
      2. (sciences) The capacity to retain magnetism after the magnetizing action

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      Last modified on 19 June 2013, at 00:25