permanent magnet

noun

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

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These two metals, however, are by far the most common rare-earth elements because of their important roles in making permanent magnet motors. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025 There is also yet to be a significant reaction in the market for rare earths, a 17-member family of metals with unique properties needed in technologies such as permanent magnets, night vision goggles and rocket guidance systems. Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 But even those numbers do not fully convey China’s dominance of permanent magnet manufacturing. IEEE Spectrum, 8 Feb. 2025 Neodymium and praseodymium are in demand for permanent magnets used in EV motors and wind turbines. Jason Neely and Eric Onstad, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025 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 1 May. 2025.

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permanent magnet

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

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