diamagnet

[ dahy-uh-mag-nit ]

nounPhysics.
  1. a diamagnetic substance.

Origin of diamagnet

1
First recorded in 1860–65; back formation from diamagnetic

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British Dictionary definitions for diamagnet

diamagnet

/ (ˈdaɪəˌmæɡnɪt) /


noun
  1. a substance exhibiting diamagnetism

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