noun
- a material or substance that exhibits strong permanent magnetic properties and can be magnetized to a high degree
Usage: technical; physics
Examples
- Iron is the most common ferromagnet used in everyday applications.
- Ferromagnets retain their magnetism even after the external magnetic field is removed.
- The ferromagnet in the compass needle aligns with Earth's magnetic field.
- Cobalt and nickel are ferromagnets similar to iron in their magnetic properties.
- Scientists study ferromagnets to develop stronger permanent magnets for industrial use.