Paramagnetism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paramagnetism is a noun meaning (physics) The tendency of magnetic dipoles to align with an external magnetic field; materials that exhibit this tendency become temporary magnets.
Meaning
(physics) The tendency of magnetic dipoles to align with an external magnetic field; materials that exhibit this tendency become temporary magnets.
Word Forms
- paramagnetisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ferromagnetism, magnetism, paramagnet, diamagnetism, antiferromagnetism, diamagnet.
Related Dictionary Tools
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.