noun
magnetostriction
Physics term for the deformation of a magnetic material when magnetized. Also referred to as 磁歪 (じわい).
See also: 磁歪
磁気歪みを利用したセンサーが開発されている。
Sensors using magnetostriction are being developed.
磁気歪み材料は
Magnetostrictive materials are applied to actuators.
Synonym; 磁歪 is a shorter form often used in compound terms.
Compound of 磁気 (magnetism) and 歪み (distortion).