Noun: diamagnetism ,dI-u'mag-ni,ti-zum
- Phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the magnetic force; unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet
"Diamagnetism causes water to be slightly repelled by strong magnets"
Derived forms: diamagnetisms
Type of: magnetic attraction, magnetic force, magnetism
Encyclopedia: Diamagnetism