FERROMAGNETIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ferromagnetic mean? 

• FERROMAGNETIC (adjective)
  The adjective FERROMAGNETIC has 1 sense:

1. relating to or demonstrating ferromagnetism

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

 Dictionary entry details 

• FERROMAGNETIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to or demonstrating ferromagnetism

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

ferromagnetism (phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel or cobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism when the field is removed)

Derivation:

ferromagnetism (phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel or cobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism when the field is removed)

 Context examples 

Biopolymers and elastomers doped with ferromagnetic CrO2 will heat up when exposed to laser or sunlight, temporarily losing their magnetic properties until they cool down again.

(New Materials Developed by Scientists Able to Move in Response to Light, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)