Diamagnetism

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  • n. 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
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. The science which treats of diamagnetic phenomena, and of the properties of diamagnetic bodies.
  • n. 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.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. The phenomena exhibited by a class of substances which, when under the influence of magnetism and freely suspended, take a position with the longer axis at right angles to the magnetic lines of force.
  • n. That branch of magnetism which treats of diamagnetic phenomena and diamagnetic bodies.
    • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. 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
    • Antonym
    paramagnetism    ferromagnetism   
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    magnetic force    magnetism    magnetic attraction   
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