magnetic domain

American

noun

a portion of a ferromagnetic material where the magnetic moments are aligned with one another because of interactions between molecules or atoms.

Etymology

Origin of magnetic domain

First recorded in 1965–70

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magnetic domain

They appear at the corners of magnetic domain walls separating different spin arrangements, and their defining feature is their extremely limited mobility.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026

This allowed the team to detect uneven structural characteristics in the magnetic domain images.

From Science Daily ● May 18, 2026

"What happens when you hit a magnetic domain with very short pulses of laser light?"

From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 2024

As part of your answer, explain what a magnetic domain is and how it responds to the steps described.

From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015

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