ferrite

/fəˈraɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of iron oxide compound, especially one used in magnetic materials.

“The ferrite core was used to enhance the magnetic field in the transformer.”

2. noun

A type of ceramic, especially one used in electronics and electrical components.

“The ferrite capacitor was used to filter out high-frequency signals.”

Synonyms

  • ferric oxide
  • iron oxide
  • magnetic material

Antonyms

  • dialectric
  • non-magnetic material