Definitions for: Diamagnetic


[adj] relating to or exhibiting diamagnetism; slightly repelled by a magnet



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Diamagnetic attraction. See under Attraction.


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.

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