nonmagnetic
Definition
Adjective: Not capable of being magnetized; not attracted by a magnet. The property of a material that is not affected by a magnetic field.
Usage
The adjective "nonmagnetic" is used to describe materials or objects that lack magnetic properties. It is the direct opposite of "magnetic." * Stainless steel of this type is nonmagnetic. You can test it with a magnet. * For safety, nonmagnetic tools must be used when working near sensitive electronic equipment. * The geologist identified the mineral as nonmagnetic, which helped narrow down its classification.
Advanced Usage
- In physics and engineering, "nonmagnetic" specifies materials that have negligible magnetic permeability, meaning they do not concentrate magnetic lines of force.
- The experiment required a nonmagnetic chamber to isolate the effects of external magnetic fields.
- It can be used in a comparative sense.
- This alloy is significantly more nonmagnetic than the previous version.
Variants and Related Words
- Nonmagnetism (noun): The state or property of being nonmagnetic.
- The nonmagnetism of the substance was a key finding.
- Diamagnetic (adj.): A more specific scientific term for materials that are weakly repelled by a magnetic field, a subset of nonmagnetic behavior.
- Paramagnetic (adj.): A scientific term for materials that are weakly attracted to a magnetic field but not permanently magnetizable.
Synonyms
- Non-magnetizable
- Non-ferromagnetic (specifically for materials not containing iron, nickel, or cobalt)
- Magnetically inert
Antonyms
- Magnetic
- Magnetizable
- Ferromagnetic
Adjective
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not capable of being magnetized
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