Definition of FERRIMAGNETISM

ferrimagnetism

Meanings

Noun

  • a phenomenon in ferrites where there can be incomplete cancellation of antiferromagnetic arranged spins giving a net magnetic moment
  • a form of antiferromagnetism in which some magnetization remains below a critical temperature (the Neel temperature)

Origin / Etymology

From ferri- + magnetism.

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