Where does “diamagnetic” come from?
Diamagnetic comes from English magnet combined with the Ancient Greek prefix διά meaning through, ultimately from Ancient Greek μαγνήτης λίθος meaning lodestone.
diamagnetic (English): Exhibiting diamagnetism; repelled by a magnet;...
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- Exhibiting diamagnetism; repelled by a magnet;...
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