'Diamagnetic' definitions:
Definition of 'diamagnetic'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Relating to or exhibiting diamagnetism; slightly repelled by a magnet
Definition of 'Diamagnetic'
From: GCIDE
- Diamagnetic \Di`a*mag*net"ic\, a. Pertaining to, or exhibiting the phenomena of, diamagnetism; taking, or being of a nature to take, a position at right angles to the lines of magnetic force. See Paramagnetic. [1913 Webster]
- Diamagnetic attraction. See under Attraction. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Diamagnetic'
From: GCIDE
- Diamagnetic \Di`a*mag*net"ic\, n. Any substance, as bismuth, glass, phosphorous, etc., which in a field of magnetic force is differently affected from the ordinary magnetic bodies, as iron; that is, which tends to take a position at right angles to the lines of magnetic force, and is repelled by either pole of the magnet. Contrasted with paramagnetic and ferromagnetic. [1913 Webster]