‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; to be behind, to lag. ] (Physics) A lagging or retardation of the effect, when the forces acting upon a body are changed, as if from velocity or internal friction; a temporary resistance to change from a condition previously induced, observed in magnetism, thermoelectricity, etc., on reversal of polarity. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; preservation, fr. &unr_; to preserve;