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Synonyms & Similar Words
magnetic
ferromagnetic
diamagnetic
magnetizable
attractive
magnetically susceptible
responsive
reactive
sensitive
conductive
permeable
receptive
inducing
inductive
capacitive
intensive
extensive
attractive
repulsive
interactive
intermolecular
interatomic
hypermagnetic
hypomagnetic
supermagnetic
superparamagnetic
weakly magnetic
strongly magnetic
ferromagnetically
diamagnetically
Meaning of Paramagnetic
The primary meaning of the word "Paramagnetic" refers to a type of magnetism where certain materials are weakly attracted to strong magnetic fields.
Definitions
- Having a magnetization in the direction of an applied magnetic field, but not retaining this magnetization when the field is removed.
- * Having a weak attraction to magnetic fields, typically due to the presence of unpaired electrons in the material.
Etymology of Paramagnetic
The word "Paramagnetic" originates from the Greek prefix "para-" meaning "beside" or "alongside", and the word "magnetic", which is derived from the Greek word "magnētis lithos" meaning "Magnesian stone" or "lodestone", a naturally magnetized iron ore.
The term was first used in the late 19th century to describe the magnetic properties of certain materials that are weakly attracted to magnetic fields.
Example Uses
- The paramagnetic properties of the material made it useful for applications in magnetic resonance imaging.
- * The researcher studied the paramagnetic behavior of the new compound to understand its potential uses.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
diamagnetic
nonmagnetic
unmagnetic
antimagnetic
non-paramagnetic
weakly diamagnetic
strongly diamagnetic
ferromagnetically shielded
magnetically inert
non-responsive
non-reactive
non-conductive
impermeable
non-receptive
non-inductive
non-capacitive