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Curie point

 
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–noun Physics.
the temperature beyond that at which a ferromagnetic substance exhibits paramagnetism.
Also called Curie temperature.

Origin:
1920–25; named after Pierre Curie
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Curie point  
n.  A transition temperature marking a change in the magnetic or ferroelectric properties of a substance, especially the change from ferromagnetism to paramagnetism. Also called Curie temperature.

[After Pierre Curie.]
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Curie point  
The temperature at which a phase change in the magnetic or ferroelectric properties of a substance occurs, especially the change from ferromagnetism to paramagnetism that occurs with increasing temperature. Also called Curie temperature. See also magnetic reversal, state of matter.
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