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   Diamagnetism (?), n.
   1. The science which treats of diamagnetic phenomena, and of the properties of diamagnetic bodies.
   
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   2. The magnetic action which characterizes diamagnetic substances, the magnetic moments of which tend to oppose an externally applied magnetic field.  Contrasted with paramagnetism and ferromagnetism.
   
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