ferromagnetism
nounUS /ˌfɛɹoʊˈmæɡnɪtɪzm/
Etymology From ferro- + magnetism.
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Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics The phenomenon whereby certain substances can become permanent magnets when subjected to a magnetic field.
- Derived terms
- superferromagnetism
- Related terms
- ferromagnetic, antiferromagnetism, ferrimagnetism