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ferromagnetism

/fɛrˈroʊmæɡˌnɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does ferromagnetism mean?

noun

A physical phenomenon in which certain materials are capable of being magnetized and are attracted to magnets. Ferromagnetism is a result of the alignment of the magnetic moments of the atoms in the material.

Example

"The study of ferromagnetism has led to the development of many modern technologies, including magnetic storage devices and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines."

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