Diamagnetic

//daɪəmæɡˈnɛtɪk// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any substance that exhibits diamagnetism.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Exhibiting diamagnetism; repelled by a magnet.
Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or exhibiting diamagnetism; slightly repelled by a magnet wordnet

Etymology

Coined by Faraday, from dia- + magnetic.

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