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paramagnetic

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[par-uh-mag-net-ik] / ˌpær ə mægˈnɛt ɪk /

adjective

  1. Physics. having the properties of a paramagnet, a body or substance that, placed in a magnetic field, exhibits induced magnetization in direct proportion to the field strength.

    Deoxygenated blood cells are paramagnetic, while oxygenated blood cells are diamagnetic.

Etymology

Origin of paramagnetic

para- 1 ( def. ) + magnetic ( def. )

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Paramagnetic and diamagnetic materials do not act as permanent magnets.

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