| Ampere turns | | Strength of magnet in flux lines per unit area |
| Central Conductor | | Magnetic force travels the long direction of test object |
| Circular Magnetization | | One of two or more points of flux leakage |
| Coercive Force | | Magnetization resulting from central conductor |
| Contact Head | | The ability of the material to retain its magnetic field |
| Continuous Method | | Applying a medium while magnetization is present |
| Curie Point | | Field that remains in an object after being magnetized |
| Demagnetization | | Magnet flux density is = to zero (reverse magnetizing force to demagnetize) |
| Dry Method | | Liquid medium for the suspension of magnetic particles |
| Ferromagnetic | | The ease at which a material can be magnetized |
| Fill Factor | | Strongly attracted to magnetic field |
| Flux Density Megnetic | | Two faze system of fine solid dispersed or "suspended" in a liquid |
| Flux Leakage | | Ferromagnetic particles are in dry powder form |
| Full Wave Direct Current | | Electrode clamp for stability and electric current |
| Longitudinal Magnetization | | Ratio of cross section of test object to encircling coil |
| Magnetic Hysteresis | | Magnetism is lost at (1200 - 1600 Fahrenheit) |
| Magnetic Pole | | Number of turns in a coil and the flow of amperes |
| Magnetic Writing | | Occurs when an external magnetic field is applied to a ferromagnet such as iron |
| Permeability | | Non relevant indication when magnetized parts contact other magnetized stuff |
| Residual Magnetic Field | | 3 phase alternating current |
| Retentivivty | | A magnet that includes a magnetic field in the area between a objects poles |
| Sensistivity | | Conductor rod goes through the test object - circular magnetization |
| Shot | | Result from discontenuity |
| Suspention | | Surface or near surface discontinuity detection ratio |
| Vehicle | | Short energizing cycle |
| Yoke | | The reduction of residual magnetism |