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diamagnetic
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di·a·mag·net·ic  (d-mg-ntk)
adj.
Of or relating to a substance that is repelled by a magnet.

dia·magne·tism (-n-tzm) n.

diamagnetic [ˌdaɪəmægˈnɛtɪk]
adj
(Physics / General Physics) of, exhibiting, or concerned with diamagnetism
diamagnetically  adv
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Adj.1.diamagnetic - relating to or exhibiting diamagnetism; slightly repelled by a magnet


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Superconductors are the strongest diamagnets, and many ordinary materials are weakly diamagnetic (SN: 12/6/97, p.
Because superconductors are such good diamagnets, a relatively weak magnetic field is enough to make them float.
 
 
 
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