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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The phenomenon whereby certain substances can become permanent magnets when subjected to a magnetic field. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel or cobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism when the field is removed wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

diamagnetismelectromagnetismhysteresismagnetism

Etymology

From ferro- + magnetism.

Related phrases

magnetic field

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