Vocabulary Entry

paramagnet

|noun • adjective

noun

A substance that is weakly attracted by a magnetic field and does not retain magnetic properties when the external field is removed.

Example Sentences

"Iron is a common paramagnet used in various experiments."

"The scientists studied paramagnets to understand their magnetic properties better."

"Many materials exhibit paramagnetic behavior at high temperatures."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The paramagnetic properties of the alloy were observed in the lab."

"He explained why some metals are paramagnetic while others are not."

"Temperature affects the paramagnetic behavior of materials."