ferrimagnetic

/ˌfɛrɪmæɡˈnɛtɪk/
adjective
  1. Describing a material that has the property of ferrimagnetism.
    • Engineers selected a ferrimagnetic compound for the new sensor.
    • Ferrimagnetic materials are important in making permanent magnets.
    • The ferrimagnetic properties of this ceramic make it useful in microwave devices.
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