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hysteresis
hys·ter·e·sis [ hìstə rssiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
lag in effect: a delayed response by an object to changes in the forces acting on it, especially magnetic forces
[Late 19th century. < Greek husterēsis "deficiency" < husterein "be behind, come late" < husteros "late"]

hys·ter·et·ic [ hìstə réttik ] adjective
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