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permanent magnet

noun

: a magnet that retains its magnetism after removal of the magnetizing force

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In electric cars specifically, neodymium, dysprosium, and praseodymium are primarily used in the powerful permanent magnets inside the motors that drive EVs. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2025 The facility is expected to produce permanent magnets, a crucial material in modern defense systems like missiles and drones, supply of which had been wrapped up by China. Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 21 Nov. 2025 The rare earth compound is a raw material for permanent magnets. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 14 Nov. 2025 Six strong permanent magnets attach the X50’s sole dust filter to its bottom panel, and grooves at the base of its feet lock one edge into place. PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for permanent magnet

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of permanent magnet was in 1882

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“Permanent magnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanent%20magnet. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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permanent magnet

noun
: a magnet that retains its magnetism after removal of the magnetizing force

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