diamagnet

/daɪəˈmæɡnɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance that is weakly repelled by a magnetic field.

“The researcher studied the properties of diamagnets to understand their behavior in different magnetic fields.”

2. adjective

Describing a substance that is weakly repelled by a magnetic field.

“The diamagnetic properties of the material made it difficult to use in certain applications.”

Synonyms

  • paramagnetic
  • weakly magnetic

Antonyms

  • ferromagnet
  • strongly magnetic