diamagnetism
/ (ˌdaɪəˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm) /
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noun
the phenomenon exhibited by substances that have a relative permeability less than unity and a negative susceptibility. It is caused by the orbital motion of electrons in the atoms of the material and is unaffected by temperatureCompare ferromagnetism, paramagnetism
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Words nearby diamagnetism
dialyze, dialyzer, diam., diamagnet, diamagnetic, diamagnetism, diamanté, diamantiferous, Diamantina, diamantine, diameter
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Scientific definitions for diamagnetism
diamagnetism
[ dī′ə-măg′nĭ-tĭz′əm ]
The property of being repelled by both poles of a magnet. Most substances commonly considered to be nonmagnetic, such as water, are actually diamagnetic. Though diamagnetism is a very weak effect compared with ferromagnetism and paramagnetism, it can be used to levitate objects. Compare ferromagnetism paramagnetism. See also Lenz's law.
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diamagnetic adjective (dī′ə-măg-nĕt′ĭk)The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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