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
Sensors using magnetostriction are being developed.
Magnetostrictive materials are applied to actuators.
Standard technical spelling.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; sometimes used for readability.
Compound of 磁気 (magnetism) and 歪み (distortion).