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ferroelectric
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fer·ro·e·lec·tric  (fr--lktrk)
adj.
Of or relating to a crystalline dielectric that can be given a permanent electric polarization by application of an electric field.
n.
A ferroelectric substance.
ferro·e·lec·trici·ty (--lk-trs-t, -lk-) n.
ferroelectric  (fr--lktrk)
1. Relating to a typically crystalline dielectric that can be given a permanent electric polarization by application of an electric field.
2. A ferroelectric substance.


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