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paramagnetics
This term refers to a specialized field of scientific study. In English, academic disciplines ending in -ics (such as physics, mathematics, or economics) are treated as singular nouns when referring to the science itself, despite the plural-looking suffix. This means it typically takes a singular verb, as in "paramagnetics is a complex field."
Because it denotes a specific branch of knowledge, it is an uncountable noun. It is not used to describe individual instances of magnetic attraction, but rather the collective body of theory and research surrounding the phenomenon.
Meanings
The branch of physics and materials science that studies paramagnetism, specifically the properties of materials that are weakly attracted by an external magnetic field.
The researcher specialized in paramagnetics to better understand the behavior of unpaired electrons in transition metals.
Examples
The professor specializes in paramagnetics and quantum materials.
I wonder if paramagnetics could explain this anomaly in the sample.
Advanced courses in paramagnetics require a strong foundation in thermodynamics.
Advanced courses in paramagnetics require a strong foundation in thermodynamics.
Paramagnetics deals with the behavior of unpaired electrons in a magnetic field.
We are studying the fundamentals of paramagnetics this semester.
The research paper focuses on the intersection of paramagnetics and low temperature physics.
The research paper focuses on the intersection of paramagnetics and low temperature physics.
Her thesis on paramagnetics earned her a prestigious award.