Associations to the word «Diamagnetism»

Wiktionary

DIAMAGNETISM, noun. (physics) a weak form of magnetism that is only observed in the presence of an external magnetic field; due to an induced magnetic field in an opposite direction

Dictionary definition

DIAMAGNETISM, noun. Phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the magnetic force; unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley