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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Etymology
Origin of ferroelectric
1930–35; ferro- + electric; by analogy with ferromagnetic
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They've engineered a novel displacement-type ferroelectric material boasting remarkable dielectric properties.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2024
Researchers from the Shibaura Institute of Technology have pioneered a breakthrough in ferroelectric material development.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2024
However, the ferroelectric materials used in capacitors have significant energy loss due to their material properties, making it difficult to provide high energy storage capability.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2024
Unlike many of the ferroelectric materials, SrTiO3 lacks a macroscopic ferroelectric state.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 1, 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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