ferroelectric
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
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(of a substance) exhibiting spontaneous polarization that can be reversed by the application of a suitable electric field
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of or relating to ferroelectric substances
noun
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Relating to a typically crystalline dielectric that can be given a permanent electric polarization by application of an electric field.
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A ferroelectric substance.
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Origin of ferroelectric
1930–35; ferro- + electric; by analogy with ferromagnetic
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The material exhibits displacive-type ferroelectric behavior, where the displacement of ions during the phase transition leads to the creation of a permanent dipole moment within the material.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2024
Working with Bae, doctoral student Justin S. Kim and postdoctoral researcher Sangmoon Han developed novel 2D/3D/2D heterostructures that can minimize energy loss while preserving the advantageous material properties of ferroelectric 3D materials.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2024
At the time, the nonlinear response of the crystal lattice was speculated to be the origin of this effect, resulting in the formation of strain that helps the material to become ferroelectric.
From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2024
This meant the researchers could reduce the required voltage, because the much higher permittivity of the ferroelectric material allows large forces despite low voltage.
From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2024
"This project has inspired me to continue my studies at the University of Bath and I now study residual stresses in porous ferroelectric ceramics for my PhD."
From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2024
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