paramagnetism
/ˌpɛrəˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/
noun
- The property of being weakly attracted to a magnetic field, with magnetism only present while the field is applied.
- Paramagnetism occurs in materials with unpaired electrons in their atoms.
- Unlike iron, materials that show paramagnetism do not stay magnetized after the magnet is removed.
- The scientist studied the paramagnetism of certain rare earth elements.