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piezomagnetic effect

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piezomagnetic effect [paɪˌiːzəʊmægˈnɛtɪk], piezomagnetism [paɪˌiːzəʊˈmægnɪtɪzəm]
n
(Physics / General Physics) Physics
a.  the production of a magnetic field by applying a mechanical stress to certain crystals
b.  the converse effect in which stress is produced in a crystal as a result of an applied magnetic field
piezomagnetically  adj


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Stress and magnetics are linked through a process called the piezomagnetic effect, whereby stress can reorganize the magnetic structure inherent in certain minerals such as magnetite.
 
 
 
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