ferrimagnetic

[fer-ahy-mag-net-ik, fer-ee-] /ˌfɛr aɪ mægˈnɛt ɪk, ˌfɛr i-/
adjective, Physics.
1.
noting or pertaining to a substance, as a ferrite, in which the magnetic moments of some neighboring atoms point in opposite directions, with a net magnetization still resulting because of differences in magnitudes of the opposite moments.
Origin
1950-55; ferri- + magnetic; compare French ferrimagnétisme
Examples from the web for ferrimagnetic
  • Good indicator of ferrimagnetic and ferromagnetic materials in the subsurface.
  • However, ferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic materials have relatively high magnetic susceptibilities.