permanent magnet

noun

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

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While the ban primarily focuses on full robots, American manufacturers still heavily rely on Chinese components, particularly permanent magnets, where China holds a 90% market share. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Niron Magnetics, a Minnesota company developing permanent magnets without rare earth elements, will receive $150 million. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 Rare earths and permanent magnets were a proof of concept. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 May 2026 Niron Magnetics, a Minneapolis developer of rare earth-free permanent magnets for industry, announced the appointment of Mike Brommer as chief operations officer. — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for permanent magnet

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First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Aug. 2026.

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permanent magnet

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

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