Found 2 items, similar to diamagnetism.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: diamagnetism diamagnetism 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
English → English (gcide) Definition: Diamagnetism Diamagnetism \Di`a*mag"net*ism\, n. 1. The science which treats of diamagnetic phenomena, and of the properties of diamagnetic bodies. [1913 Webster] 2. The magnetic action which characterizes diamagnetic substances, the magnetic moments of which tend to oppose an externally applied magnetic field. Contrasted with paramagnetism and ferromagnetism. [1913 Webster +PJC]