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ferromagnetic
[ fer-oh-mag-net-ik ]
adjective
, Physics.
- noting or pertaining to a substance, as iron, that below a certain temperature, the Curie point, can possess magnetization in the absence of an external magnetic field; noting or pertaining to a substance in which the magnetic moments of the atoms are aligned.
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Other Words From
- fer·ro·mag·ne·tism [fer-oh-, mag, -ni-tiz-, uh, m], noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ferromagnetic1
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Example Sentences
It is well known that the form of a piece of ferromagnetic metal is in general slightly changed by magnetization.
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