pyromagnetism
Definition
Noun (uncountable): The property of certain substances, such as some minerals, to become magnetic when heated.
Usage Examples
- (The ability to become magnetic upon heating.)
- (A field of research focusing on heat-induced magnetism.)
Advanced Usage
- "Pyromagnetic effect": a specific phenomenon where a material's magnetism changes with temperature, distinct from pyromagnetism itself.
- The pyromagnetic effect in this alloy is reversible upon cooling. (The magnetism induced by heat disappears when cooled.)
Variants and Related Words
- Pyromagnetic (adj): relating to or exhibiting pyromagnetism.
- The pyromagnetic properties of the sample were tested in the laboratory. (Describing a material that becomes magnetic when heated.)
Synonyms
- Thermomagnetism: magnetism induced by heat; often used interchangeably with pyromagnetism in scientific contexts.
- Heat-induced magnetism: a descriptive term for the phenomenon.
Related Idioms
None commonly associated with this technical term.