paramagnet
/pærəˈmæɡnɪt/ · par·a·mag·net
noun
- A substance that is weakly attracted to a magnet, but does not retain magnetization. The paramagnet in the refrigerator helped to align the magnetic field, but it didn't have a strong enough effect to hold the magnets in place.
- A type of magnetism that is characterized by a weak and reversible attraction to a magnetic field. The scientist studied the paramagnetism of the new material, which showed promise for use in advanced technologies.
Did you know? The study of paramagnetism has led to a deeper understanding of the behavior of magnetic materials and has contributed to the development of new technologies, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines.