DIAMAGNETIC Meaning and
Definition
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Diamagnetic, a term used in the field of physics, refers to the property of a material or substance that exhibits a weak magnetic response when subjected to an external magnetic field. Specifically, diamagnetism is characterized by the ability of a substance to generate an opposing magnetic field, causing it to be weakly repelled by the magnet.
Diamagnetism arises due to the presence of paired electrons in the atomic or molecular orbitals of the material. When a magnetic field is applied, the paired electrons are slightly affected, generating a secondary magnetic field that opposes the external one. This causes the material to acquire a magnetic moment in the opposite direction of the applied field.
Materials exhibiting diamagnetic properties are often classified as non-magnetic substances, as their effects on a magnetic field are significantly weaker compared to paramagnetic or ferromagnetic materials. Some common examples of diamagnetic materials include water, copper, zinc, and most organic compounds.
Diamagnetism is generally considered to be a fundamental property of all matter, although it is sometimes overshadowed by the more noticeable effects displayed by paramagnetic or ferromagnetic substances. It is an important concept in various scientific fields such as magnetism, solid-state physics, and materials science. Additionally, diamagnetic properties are employed in technologies like magnetic levitation and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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A term applied to many bodies which under the influence of magnetism, and freely suspended, take a position at right angles to the magnetic meridian.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for DIAMAGNETIC
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Etymology of DIAMAGNETIC
The word "diamagnetic" is derived from the combination of two components: "dia-" and "magnetic".
"Dia-" is a prefix that originates from the Greek word "dia", meaning "through" or "across". It is commonly used in English to indicate "across" or "between". In the case of "diamagnetic", "dia-" implies that a substance behaves differently from a magnetic material.
"Magnetic" comes from the Latin word "magnēticus", derived from the Greek word "magnētis" meaning "Magnesian", often referring to the region of Magnesia in Thessaly, Greece. This region was known for its magnetic stone, later known as magnetite, due to its ability to attract iron.
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