diamagnetism Meaning, Definition & Usage
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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
WordNet
Di`a*mag"net*ism noun
Definitions
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The science which treats of diamagnetic phenomena, and of the properties of diamagnetic bodies. -
That form or condition of magnetic action which characterizes diamagnetics.
