antiferromagnet
/ˌæntiˌfɛroʊˈmæɡnɪt/
noun
- A material in which the magnetic moments of atoms or molecules align in opposite directions, resulting in no net external magnetism.
- Unlike a regular magnet, an antiferromagnet does not attract metal objects.
- This antiferromagnet is used in advanced data storage devices.
- Scientists studied the antiferromagnet to understand its unique magnetic properties.