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| A piece of iron where the tiny iron crystals have been aligned (by another ] or strong electrical force) such that the iron itself becomes a permanent magnet. In the name, "]" comes from the ] word meaning "]". | A piece of iron where the tiny iron crystals have been aligned (by another ] or strong electrical force) such that the iron itself becomes a permanent magnet. In the name, "]" comes from the ] word meaning "]". | ||
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A piece of iron where the tiny iron crystals have been aligned (by another magnet or strong electrical force) such that the iron itself becomes a permanent magnet. In the name, "ferro" comes from the Latin word meaning "iron".
See also Ferromagnetism.