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Curie temperature
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English
Etymology
Named after scientist Pierre Curie, who discovered the phenomenon.
Noun
en electromagnetism physical chemistry The temperature at which the magnetism of a substance changes, specifically when a ferromagnetic material becomes paramagnetic.
Synonyms
en Curie point
Translations
the temperature at which the magnetism of a substance changes
Danish: da curietemperatur c, da curiepunkt n
en Physical quantities Temperature
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