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ferromagnetism

fer·ro·mag·netism

US/ˌfɛɹoʊˈmæɡnɪtɪzm/ uncommon

noun

1.

phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel or cobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism when the field is removed

Origin

From ferro- + magnetism.

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