In discussions of global change, the term tipping point has been used to describe a variety of phenomena, including the appearance of a positive feedback, reversible phase transitions, phase transitions with hysteresis effects, and bifurcations where the transition is smooth but the future path of the system depends on the noise at a critical point. (pnas.org)
Researchers, led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, clearly showed that both ferroelectric and non-ferroelectric materials could generate similar hysteresis loops in their electromechanical responses. (sciencedaily.com)
Similarly, a pressure switch can be designed to exhibit hysteresis, with pressure set - points substituted for temperature thresholds. (en.m.wikipedia.org)