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electret

Syllabification: (e·lec·tret)
Pronunciation: /iˈlektrit/
Definition of electret

noun

Physics
  • a permanently polarized piece of dielectric material, analogous to a permanent magnet.

Origin:

late 19th century: blend of electricity and magnet

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