paramagnet

Form of magnetism where certain materials are attracted by an externally applied magnetic field and form internal, induced magnetic fields in the direction of the applied magnetic field. Paramagnetic materials, such as aluminum, oxygen, titanium, and iron oxide, have unpaired electrons that contribute to their magnetic properties, but they do not retain magnetization in the absence of an external magnetic field. This property is particularly relevant to scientists and engineers working in fields related to material science and magnetism.