permanent magnet

noun

: a magnet that retains its magnetism after removal of the magnetizing force

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Rare earths and permanent magnets were a proof of concept. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 May 2026 Light rare earths, including neodymium and praseodymium, are mainly used in the production of permanent magnets. — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 11 Mar. 2026 That, in turn, can be exploited to achieve high coercivity, the essential property that lets a permanent magnet stay magnetized. — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026 These are all critically important to the manufacture of high-performance permanent magnets. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permanent magnet

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First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of permanent magnet was in 1882

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“Permanent magnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanent%20magnet. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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permanent magnet

noun
: a magnet that retains its magnetism after removal of the magnetizing force

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