1. relating to or exhibiting ferroelectricity, a property of certain materials that have a spontaneous electric polarization that can be reversed by an external electric field
Usage: physics; materials science

1. a material that exhibits ferroelectricity
Usage: physics; materials science

Examples

• Barium titanate is a well-known ferroelectric material used in capacitors.
• The ferroelectric properties of the crystal make it useful for memory devices.
• Scientists studied the ferroelectric behavior of the ceramic at different temperatures.
• This ferroelectric can switch its polarization when voltage is applied.
• The research team discovered a new ferroelectric with potential applications in electronics.
• Ferroelectric materials are essential components in many modern electronic devices.