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What does diamagnetism mean?

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Noun
  1. (physics) a weak form of magnetism that is only observed in the presence of an external magnetic field; due to an induced magnetic field in an opposite direction
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The properties of paramagnetism and diamagnetism are not possessed by solids only, but exist also in liquids and gases.
If the body is more sensitive than the air, there is direct magnetism, but if it is less so, there is diamagnetism.
His main discoveries include the principles underlying electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism and electrolysis.
Such a strong diamagnetism, due to the expulsion of magnetic flux by a supercurrent, is a significant signal of the onset of superconductivity.
Diamagnetism is a property of some materials such as graphite that causes them to levitate in a stable manner in a magnetic field without power.
If we present to it the vibrating body, it will be repelled, and we shall obtain the results known by the name of diamagnetism.

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