antiferromagnetic
/ˌæntiˌfɛroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/
adjective
- Describing a material in which the magnetic moments of atoms or molecules align in opposite directions, canceling each other out and resulting in no net magnetism.
- Some computer memory designs use antiferromagnetic materials to improve stability.
- The antiferromagnetic behavior of the compound was confirmed through neutron scattering experiments.
- The scientist studied the antiferromagnetic properties of the crystal at low temperatures.
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