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diamagnetism

DEFINITIONS OF: diamagnetism

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n phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the magnetic force; unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet

Type of:
magnetic attraction, magnetic force, magnetism
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
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