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ferrimagnetism

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ferrimagnetism [ˌfɛrɪˈmægnɪˌtɪzəm]
n
(Physics / General Physics) a phenomenon exhibited by certain substances, such as ferrites, in which the magnetic moments of neighbouring ions are antiparallel and unequal in magnitude. The substances behave like ferromagnetic materials See also antiferromagnetism
ferrimagnetic  [ˌfɛrɪmægˈnɛtɪk] adj
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Noun1.ferrimagnetism - a phenomenon in ferrites where there can be incomplete cancellation of antiferromagnetic arranged spins giving a net magnetic moment
antiferromagnetism - magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins; varies with temperature


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The incomplete cancellation of the two B site magnetic moments by the antiparallel A site cation moment results in ferrimagnetism, and electron delocalisation or hopping between the B site [Fe.
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