antiferromagnetism

Definitions of antiferromagnetism
  1. noun
    magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins; varies with temperature
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    types:
    ferrimagnetism
    a phenomenon in ferrites where there can be incomplete cancellation of antiferromagnetic arranged spins giving a net magnetic moment
    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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