diamagnetism (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 19
def phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the magnetic force
def unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet
Outgoing links
Hypernym magnetism, magnetic attraction, magnetic force
Derivationally related form diamagnetism → diamagnetic
Incoming links
Derivationally related form diamagnetic → diamagnetism
Pertainym (pertains to noun) diamagnetic → diamagnetism
Hyponym magnetism, magnetic attraction, magnetic force

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