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paramagnet

/pærəˈmæɡnɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does paramagnet mean?

noun

A substance that is weakly attracted by a magnet, but does not retain any magnetization when the magnetic field is removed. Paramagnets are materials that are weakly attracted to magnets.

Example

"The paramagnet in the refrigerator kept the magnets stuck to it."

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