ferromagnets
/ˌfɛroʊˈmæɡnɪts/
noun
- Materials that exhibit strong magnetism, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt, and can be made into permanent magnets.
- Many speakers contain ferromagnets to convert electrical signals into sound.
- The lab keeps samples of ferromagnets for student experiments.
- Ferromagnets are used in electric motors and generators.
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