paramagnetism
paramagnetism Magnetization developed in atoms or ions that have permanent intrinsic magnetic moments, in the same direction as an applied field. It is usually somewhat larger than that resulting from the diamagnetism of the material, and may have ferromagnetism superimposed upon it.
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