nonmagnetic
- adjective
- /ˌnɒn.məˈɡnɛtɪk/
- Specialized
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no magnético
- We had nonmagnetic tools made from a beryllium-copper alloy.
- nonmagnetic objects
- nonmagnetic material
Examples
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Other desirable properties are that titanium is nonmagnetic, stands up to harsh environments, and is biocompatible, he said.
Academic text (2005) -
The toolbox contains several nonmagnetic tools that are safe to use near sensitive electronic equipment.
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Elastomeric strips provide a positive, nonmagnetic lock.
Academic text (1998) -
Face materials can be selected from a list of nonmagnetic components such as carbon, stainless steel, and ceramic compounds.
Academic text (1994) -
On the other hand, nonmagnetic Lu is very different from magnetic Dy.
Academic text (1998) -
Strapped to my right calf, I wore a Mad Dog Taiho combat knife with a nonmagnetic blade.
Fiction book (2001) -
Figure 15 shows a schematic cross-section of a typical bilayer disk with a nonmagnetic Cr interlayer.
Academic text (1996) -
All of the hardware used on the carriers and ceramic portions of the stage paddle is nonmagnetic and fabricated from 6AL-4V titanium or beryllium copper.
Academic text (2001) -
The nonmagnetic materials used in the construction of the ship help prevent magnetic mines from being triggered.
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Because the compass is made from nonmagnetic components, it provides accurate readings without interference.
Synonyms
Not affected by magnets and cannot become a magnet
Antonyms
How Magnetic
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nonmagnetic breaks into the prefix non- meaning 'not' and magnet meaning a 'stone that pulls iron'. So nonmagnetic describes something that is 'not' attracted by a magnet and cannot be turned into a magnet.