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Term: Paramagnetic

Definition: Paramagnetic refers to a material or substance that is weakly attracted to an external magnetic field, mainly due to the presence of unpaired electrons.

Senses:

1. Physics: In physics, paramagnetic is used to describe substances that are strongly influenced by a magnetic field, but do not retain any magnetism after the field is removed.

Example Sentence 1 (Physics): Iron, nickel, and oxygen are examples of paramagnetic materials that are weakly attracted to magnets.

2. Chemistry: In chemistry, paramagnetic indicates the property of an atom or molecule that possesses unpaired electrons, making it attracted to a magnetic field.

Example Sentence 2 (Chemistry): The paramagnetic nature of oxygen enables it to be utilized in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines.

Usages:

1. Popular Usage: In everyday conversations, paramagnetic is occasionally used to describe something or someone weakly influenced or attracted to a particular action or situation.

Example Sentence 3 (Popular): John's interest in gardening is paramagnetic; he enjoys it but is not passionately drawn to the activity.

2. Local Usage: In specific local contexts, paramagnetic can refer to local geological features or minerals found in a particular region.

Example Sentence 4 (Local): The coastal region is known for its abundance of paramagnetic black sand, which contains minerals that are attracted to magnets.

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