ferrofluid

noun

ferrofluid

noun

Etymology From ferro- + fluid.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A fluid, typically containing dispersed, nanoscale magnetic particles, designed to be magnetised such that its flow can be controlled by a magnet

Derived terms: ferrofluid dynamics, ferrofluidic, quantum ferrofluid
Related terms: magnetorheological fluid

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