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Meaning of ferrite
A type of iron oxide-based ceramic material
Etymology of ferrite
The word "ferrite" originates from the Latin word "ferrum," meaning iron, and the suffix "-ite," which is used to form names of minerals and chemical compounds
The term "ferrite" was first used in the 19th century to describe a type of iron ore, and later it was applied to synthetic iron oxide-based materials
Synonyms
Definitions
- A synthetic iron oxide-based magnetic material, typically in the form of a ceramic
- * A hard, brittle, and non-conductive material used in electronics and other applications
Usage Examples
- Ferrite is used in the production of magnetic cores for transformers and inductors
- * Ferrite beads are used to suppress electromagnetic interference in electronic devices
- * Ferrite is used in the manufacture of permanent magnets, which are used in a wide range of applications, including motors, generators, and loudspeakers
Antonyms
diamagnet
nonmagnet
paramagnet
antiferromagnet
nonferromagnet
nonmetal
semiconductor
dielectric
insulator
nonconductor
diamagnetic material
paramagnetic material
antiferromagnetic material