Paramagnetic \Par`a*mag*net"ic\, a. [Pref. para- + magnetic.]
(Physics)
Having or exhibiting paramagnetism; -- opposed to
{diamagnetic} and contrasted with {ferromagnetic}. -- n. A
paramagnetic substance. --Faraday. --
{Par`a*mag*net"ic*al*ly}, adv.
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