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DIAMAGNETIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does diamagnetic mean? 

DIAMAGNETIC (adjective)
  The adjective DIAMAGNETIC has 1 sense:

1. relating to or exhibiting diamagnetism; slightly repelled by a magnetplay

  Familiarity information: DIAMAGNETIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DIAMAGNETIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to or exhibiting diamagnetism; slightly repelled by a magnet

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

diamagnetism (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)

Derivation:

diamagnetism (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)


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