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For example, China produces over 90 percent of the world’s rare-earth permanent magnets, which are vital components of many U.S. military systems.
—Nadia Schadlow, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2024
Exports other metals, and the equipment used to produce them, have also been restricted by the Chinese Government, including germanium, gallium, and some rare earths such as neodymium and praseodymium used to make permanent magnets which also have industrial and military uses.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Switch to range mode, and clutches disconnect the front permanent magnet synchronous motor and remap the throttle pedal for better efficiency.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 30 June 2024
Hard Science New nuclear fusion reactor design may be a breakthrough
Using permanent magnets may help to make nuclear fusion reactors simpler and more affordable.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
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First Known Use
1882, in the meaning defined above
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“Permanent magnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanent%20magnet. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
permanent magnet
noun
: a magnet that retains its magnetism after removal of the magnetizing force
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