paramagnetic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to a paramagnet

WordNet

Par`a*mag*net"ic adjective
Etymology
Pref. para- + magnetic.
Definitions
  1. Magnetic, as opposed to diamagnetic. -- n. A paramagnetic substance. Faraday. -- Par`a*mag*net"ic*al*ly adv.

Webster 1913