Curie point


nounPhysics.
  1. the temperature beyond that at which a ferromagnetic substance exhibits paramagnetism.

Origin of Curie point

1
First recorded in 1920–25; named after Pierre Curie
  • Also called Curie temperature.

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British Dictionary definitions for Curie point

Curie point

noun
  1. the temperature above which a ferromagnetic substance loses its ferromagnetism and becomes paramagnetic

Origin of Curie point

1
C20: named after Pierre Curie

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Scientific definitions for Curie point

Curie point

  1. The temperature at which a phase change in the magnetic or ferroelectric properties of a substance occurs, especially the change from ferromagnetism to paramagnetism that occurs with increasing temperature. Also called Curie temperature See also magnetic reversal state of matter.

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