fer·ro·mag·net·ic

(fĕr′ō-măg-nĕt′ĭk)

adj.

Of or characteristic of substances such as iron, nickel, or cobalt and various alloys that exhibit extremely high magnetic permeability, a characteristic saturation point, and magnetic hysteresis.

fer′ro·mag′ne·tism (-măg′nĭ-tĭz′əm) n.

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fer•ro•mag•net•ic

(ˌfɛr oʊ mægˈnɛt ɪk)

adj.

noting or pertaining to a substance, as iron, that below the Curie point can possess magnetization in the absence of an external magnetic field.

[1840–50]

fer`ro•mag′ne•tism (-nɪˌtɪz əm) n.

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ferromagnetic - relating to or demonstrating ferromagnetism

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