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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   a phenomenon, similar to ferromagnetism, in which magnetic domains line up in a regular pattern, but with neighbouring electron spins pointing in opposite directions; materials showing this effect are either ferrimagnetic or diamagnetic, and become paramagnetic above the Neel temperature uncountable
2. 2
   magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins; varies with temperature wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

diamagnetism

Etymology

From anti- + ferromagnetism or antiferro- + magnetism.

Related phrases

neel temperature

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