noun
- Plural of ferromagnet; materials or substances that are strongly attracted to magnetic fields and can retain permanent magnetism.
Usage: Technical/scientific term; Commonly used in physics and materials science
Examples
- Iron, cobalt, and nickel are common ferromagnets used in everyday applications.
- Ferromagnets are essential components in electric motors and generators.
- The strength of ferromagnets makes them valuable for industrial magnets.
- Unlike paramagnets, ferromagnets maintain their magnetism even after the external field is removed.
- Scientists study ferromagnets to develop stronger and more efficient magnetic materials.