paramagnet
/ˈpɛrəˌmæɡnɪt/
noun
- A substance that is weakly attracted to a magnetic field and does not retain magnetism when the field is removed.
- Unlike iron, a paramagnet only shows magnetic properties when an external magnetic field is present.
- In the lab, the students tested whether aluminum is a paramagnet by placing it near a powerful electromagnet.
- Oxygen is a paramagnet, meaning it is slightly attracted to a strong magnet.
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