Paramagnetic

usgb/ˌpærəˈmæɡnɪk/
Adjective

A term describing materials that are attracted by a magnetic field and have unpaired electrons.

Iron is a paramagnetic material, meaning it is attracted to magnets.
Visual representation of "paramagnetic" - A term describing materials that are attracted by a magnetic field and have unpaired electrons.

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Neutral

paramagnetic material, paramagnetic susceptibility, paramagnetic resonance

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Contextual Application

When discussing materials in physics, it's essential to know their magnetic properties like paramagnetism.

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Many metals exhibit paramagnetic properties.
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Formal Tone

In academic writing, use 'paramagnetic' when describing certain material properties seamlessly with other technical terms.

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In a physics essay, explain that paramagnetic materials differ from ferromagnetic ones.
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Common Confusion

Don't confuse paramagnetic with ferromagnetic; the former is weakly attracted while the latter is strongly attracted to magnetic fields.

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Understanding this distinction can clarify discussions in materials science.
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