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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A fluid, typically containing dispersed, nanoscale magnetic particles, designed to be magnetised such that its flow can be controlled by a magnet

Etymology

From ferro- + fluid.

Related phrases

ferrofluid dynamicsquantum ferrofluidmagnetorheological fluid

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