Paramagnetically
- Paramagnetic Par`a*mag*net"ic, a. [Pref. para- + magnetic.] (Physics) Having or exhibiting paramagnetism; -- opposed to {diamagnetic} and contrasted with {ferromagnetic}. -- n. A paramagnetic substance. --Faraday. -- {Par`a*mag*net"ic*al*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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paramagnetically — adverb see paramagnetic … New Collegiate Dictionary
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paramagnetic — adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: circa 1850 being or relating to a magnetizable substance (as aluminum) that has small but positive susceptibility which varies little with magnetizing force • paramagnetically adverb… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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