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paramagnetic

Syllabification: (par·a·mag·net·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌparəmagˈnetik/
Definition of paramagnetic

adjective

  • (of a substance or body) very weakly attracted by the poles of a magnet, but not retaining any permanent magnetism.

Derivatives

paramagnetism

Pronunciation: /-ˈmagnəˌtizəm/
noun

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