Nonmagnetic (Adjective)
Meaning
Not capable of being magnetized.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Certain materials like wood and plastic are nonmagnetic and cannot be magnetized.
- Some nonmagnetic metals include copper, silver, and aluminum due to their atomic structures.
- In order to prevent interference with the magnetic readings, the detector's case was made of nonmagnetic materials.
- Nonmagnetic stainless steel is used in medical equipment to avoid any magnetic field interactions.
- Many spacecraft and aircraft parts are made of nonmagnetic materials to prevent magnetic interference with navigation instruments.