ferromagnetic

adjective

fer·​ro·​mag·​net·​ic ˌfer-ō-mag-ˈne-tik How to pronounce ferromagnetic (audio)
: of or relating to substances with an abnormally high magnetic permeability, a definite saturation point, and appreciable residual magnetism and hysteresis
ferromagnet noun
ferromagnetism noun

Examples of ferromagnetic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The shape bears a striking resemblance to the B-H curve describing magnetization of ferromagnetic materials. Aaron Shattuck, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024 Magnetite is a ferromagnetic (iron-containing and magnetic) mineral. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 19 May 2024 The rotor then spins because of a phenomenon called magnetic reluctance, which is the property that causes a ferromagnetic material to align itself with the lines of flux of a magnetic field. IEEE Spectrum, 15 Mar. 2024 These parallel spins, in turn, would render the material ferromagnetic. Michael Greshko, WIRED, 28 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ferromagnetic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ferromagnetic was in 1896

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“Ferromagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferromagnetic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

ferromagnetic

adjective
fer·​ro·​mag·​net·​ic ˌfer-ō-mag-ˈnet-ik How to pronounce ferromagnetic (audio)
: of or relating to substances (as iron and nickel) that are easily magnetized
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