Diamagnetic
Definition
Diamagnetic refers to the property of certain materials that are weakly repelled by a magnetic field. These materials do not have any unpaired electrons and exhibit no net magnetization.
Related terms
Paramagnetism: Paramagnetic materials are substances that are weakly attracted to a magnetic field due to having unpaired electrons.
Magnetic Field: A magnetic field is an invisible force surrounding a magnet or electric current that exerts a force on other magnets or moving charges.
Ferromagnetism: Ferromagnetism is the property of certain materials where their atoms have permanent magnetic moments that align parallel to each other even without an external magnetic field.
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