diamagnetic
adjective
dia·mag·net·ic
ˌdī-ə-mag-ˈne-tik 
: having a magnetic permeability less than that of a vacuum : slightly repelled by a magnet
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However, levitation could just mean that the material is diamagnetic—a common property found in many materials including copper—says Clarke.
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“Diamagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diamagnetic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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