ferrite

noun

fer·rite | \ ˈfer-ˌīt

Definition of ferrite

1 : any of several magnetic substances that consist essentially of ferric oxide combined with the oxides of one or more other metals (such as manganese, nickel, or zinc), have high magnetic permeability and high electrical resistivity, and are used especially in electronic devices

2 : a solid solution in which alpha iron is the solvent

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Recent Examples on the Web In the darkness, steam or CO2 is injected and the greedy ferrite sucks the oxygen out of those molecules—leaving carbon monoxide (CO) or hydrogen (H2) behind—before rotating back into the sun. — David Biello, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2010 Its supersonic speed and low radar profile (owing to its swept design and black ferrite iron radar-absorbing paint) made the Blackbird a difficult target. — Erik Schechter, Popular Mechanics, 28 Apr. 2015 Magnets that produce the power needed for EVs are rare-earth magnets, a type that’s lighter and can produce a stronger field (and thus more torque) than old-style ferrite magnets. — Bengt Halvorson, Car and Driver, 27 Feb. 2018 This is coiled around a piece of ferrite (a substance made of oxides of iron and other metals) that amplifies the magnetic field generated. — The Economist, 28 Oct. 2017

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