magnetoresistance

See also: magnétorésistance

English

Etymology

From magneto- +‎ resistance.

Noun

magnetoresistance (plural magnetoresistances)

1. (physics) The change of electrical resistance produced in a conductor or semiconductor on application of a magnetic field.

Synonyms

• MR

Coordinate terms

• giant magnetoresistive
• magnetoresistive

Derived terms

• giant magnetoresistance
• GMR
• MR