alnico

/ˈælkəʊ/ or /ˈælnɪkoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ferromagnetic alloy, commonly used in magnets, particularly in musical instrument pickups and other applications where high magnetic field strength and thermal stability are required.

“The electric guitar’s pickups are made from alnico, which provides a unique tone and sustain.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characterized by alnico.

“The alnico magnets in the speaker system produce high-quality sound.”

Synonyms

  • ferromagnetic
  • magnetic

Antonyms

  • diamagnetic
  • nonmagnetic