magnetic force

/mægˌnɛdɪk fɔrs/

Other forms: magnetic forces

Definitions of magnetic force

1. noun

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

   types:

   electromagnetism

   magnetism produced by an electric current

   antiferromagnetism

   magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins; varies with temperature

   diamagnetism

   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

   ferromagnetism

   phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel or cobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism when the field is removed

   paramagnetism

   materials like aluminum or platinum become magnetized in a magnetic field but it disappears when the field is removed

   ferrimagnetism

   a phenomenon in ferrites where there can be incomplete cancellation of antiferromagnetic arranged spins giving a net magnetic moment

   type of:

   attraction, attractive force

   the force by which one object attracts another