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piezomagnetism
pi·e·zo·mag·net·ism [ pee àyzō mágnə tìzzəm, pee àytsō mágnə tìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
magnetic field produced by mechanical deformation: the magnetic field produced by some crystals and ceramic materials when subjected to mechanical deformation
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