ferroelectric

American  

[fer-oh-i-lek-trik] / ˌfɛr oʊ ɪˈlɛk trɪk /

adjective

1. pertaining to a substance that possesses spontaneous electric polarization such that the polarization can be reversed by an electric field.

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noun

1. a ferroelectric substance.

ferroelectric British  

/ ˌfɛrəʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ, ˌfɛrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk, -ˌiːlɛk- /

adjective

1. (of a substance) exhibiting spontaneous polarization that can be reversed by the application of a suitable electric field

2. of or relating to ferroelectric substances

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noun

1. a ferroelectric substance

ferroelectric Scientific  

/ fĕr′ō-ĭ-lĕk′trĭk /

1. Relating to a typically crystalline dielectric that can be given a permanent electric polarization by application of an electric field.

2. A ferroelectric substance.

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Other Word Forms

• ferroelectricity
  noun
• ferroelectrically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of ferroelectric

1930–35; ferro- + electric; by analogy with ferromagnetic

Example Sentences

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ferroelectric

"This effective field is able to couple to the ferroaxial state, just like a magnetic field would switch a ferromagnet or an electric field would reverse a ferroelectric state," he added.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 21, 2025

They've engineered a novel displacement-type ferroelectric material boasting remarkable dielectric properties.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2024

This breakthrough can lead to new design guidelines for ferroelectric materials.

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

"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