ferrimagnetism

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