Dictionary Results for magnetism :
ferromagnetism, n : phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel orcobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism when the field is removed.diamagnetism n : phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with apolarity opposite to the magnetic force; unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet.2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48Diamagnetism \Di`a*mag"net*ism\, n. 1. The science which treats of diamagnetic phenomena, and of the properties of diamagnetic bodies. [1913 Webster] 2. The magnetic action which characterizes diamagnetic substances, the magnetic moments of which tend to oppose an externally applied magnetic field. Contrasted with paramagnetism and ferromagnetism. [1913 Webster +PJC]paramagnetism ,n : materials like aluminum or platinum become magnetized in a magnetic field but it disappears when the field is removed. 2. Paramagnetism \Par`a*mag"net*ism\, n. (Physics) A property of materials which are not magnetized in the absence of an external magnetic field, but in which the magnetic moments of their constituents align with and enhance an applied magnetic field; the induced magnetic field of the substance is in direct proportion to the strength of the applied magnetic field; -- opposed to diamagnetic and contrasted with ferromagnetic --Faraday. [1913 Webster] Previous chapter:Next chapter0: Odd, but interesting: 1: 10 Confounding Cosmic Questions 2: Top 10 Cool Moon Facts. 3: Top 10 Star Mysteries 4: Top 10 strangest things in space. 5: The Wildest Weather in the Galaxy 6: Space Station Assembly. 7: ISS: Home, Space Home. 8: Impressive New Tricks of Light, All Within the Laws of Physics 9: Earth-Moon size and distance 10: Dictionary Results for magnetism : 11: Exploring Mars: Basic Mars Facts:- 12: THE MOON 13: What's New on the Moon? 14: Precession: 15: Sedna: A Clue to Nibiru Part 1:Part 2:Part 3: |
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