paramagnet

/ˌpærəmæɡˈnɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance or material that is weakly attracted to a magnetic field, typically with a small, positive magnetic susceptibility.

“The paramagnetic properties of the compound made it useful in various medical applications.”

Synonyms

  • diamagnetic substance
  • weakly magnetic material

Antonyms

  • diamagnetic substance
  • ferromagnetic material