paramagnetism
/ˌpæ.ɹəˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/
pæ · ɹƏMÆꞬ · nə · tɪ · zəm (5 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
The tendency of magnetic dipoles to align with an external magnetic field; materials that exhibit this tendency become temporary magnets.
Etymology
From para- + magnetism.
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