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Curie Temperature

Description:

Curie temperature is the temperature at which certain materials undergo a transformation from being ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic to becoming paramagnetic. It is named after the French physicist Pierre Curie.

Senses:

1. Physics: The temperature at which a material's magnetic properties change, usually from being magnetic to non-magnetic.

Usage:

Popular:

• "The curie temperature of this magnet is 770°C."
• "Alloys with high curie temperatures are often used in high-temperature applications."

Local:

• "Scientists in our laboratory have been studying the curie temperature of different materials for years."
• "I learned about the curie temperature during my physics class."

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