DIAMAGNETISM

diamagnetism

(noun) phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the magnetic force; unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Noun

diamagnetism (countable and uncountable, plural diamagnetisms)

(physics) a weak form of magnetism that is only observed in the presence of an external magnetic field; due to an induced magnetic field in an opposite direction

Coordinate terms

• antiferromagnetism

• ferrimagnetism

• ferromagnetism

• paramagnetism

Source: Wiktionary

Di`a*mag"net*ism, n.

1. The science which treats of diamagnetic phenomena, and of the properties of diamagnetic bodies.

2. That form or condition of magnetic action which characterizes diamagnetics.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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