dia·mag·net·ic
ˌdī-ə-mag-ˈne-tik 
: having a magnetic permeability less than that of a vacuum : slightly repelled by a magnet
: the property of being diamagnetic : the characteristic phenomena exhibited by diamagnetic bodies
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Will Henshall,
Time,
3 Aug. 2023
The difference between the magnetic susceptibility of the diamagnetic cells and the paramagnetic fluid, multiplied by the gradient of the magnetic field, is enough to balance the weight of the cell, thus levitating it.
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Emily Waltz,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 July 2020
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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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Will Henshall,
Time,
3 Aug. 2023
The difference between the magnetic susceptibility of the diamagnetic cells and the paramagnetic fluid, multiplied by the gradient of the magnetic field, is enough to balance the weight of the cell, thus levitating it.
—
Emily Waltz,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 July 2020
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“Diamagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diamagnetic. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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