Ferromagnetic
(adjective)
Having the property of being strongly attracted to a magnet.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word "ferrum" meaning iron and the greek word "magnetes" meaning magnet.
Examples:
- Iron is a ferromagnetic substance.
- The ferromagnetic material in the speakers causes them to attract to magnets.
- Ferromagnetic cores are used in transformers to enhance the magnetic field.
- The ferromagnetic particles in the fluid were attracted to the magnetic field.
- Ferromagnetic materials are used in many industrial and technological applications.