Ferrite: meaning, definitions and examples

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ferrite

[ ˈfɛrʌɪt ]

Noun

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material

A hard, brittle, magnetic material, typically gray in color and used to make permanent magnets and for other applications requiring a material with high magnetic permeability.

Synonyms

lodestone, magnetite.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
ferrite	Typically used in scientific and material science contexts, referring to a specific phase of iron and steel. Ferrite in its purest form is soft and ductile, used in various steel products
magnetite	Used in geology, mineralogy, and related fields, referring to an iron oxide mineral that is naturally magnetic. Magnetite is commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks, and is a significant iron ore
lodestone	Often used in historical or geological contexts, referring to naturally occurring magnetized mineral (magnetite). Ancient navigators relied on the lodestone as a primitive compass to guide their ships

Word

Description / Examples

ferrite

Typically used in scientific and material science contexts, referring to a specific phase of iron and steel.

Ferrite in its purest form is soft and ductile, used in various steel products

magnetite

Used in geology, mineralogy, and related fields, referring to an iron oxide mineral that is naturally magnetic.

Magnetite is commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks, and is a significant iron ore

lodestone

Often used in historical or geological contexts, referring to naturally occurring magnetized mineral (magnetite).

Ancient navigators relied on the lodestone as a primitive compass to guide their ships

Examples of usage

The ferrite core is used in electronic components for its magnetic properties.
Ferrite is commonly used in microwave ovens for its ability to absorb electromagnetic radiation.

Translations

Translations of the word "ferrite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ferrita

🇮🇳 फ़ेराइट

🇩🇪 Ferrit

🇮🇩 ferit

🇺🇦 ферит

🇵🇱 ferryt

🇯🇵 フェライト (feraite)

🇫🇷 ferrite

🇪🇸 ferrita

🇹🇷 ferit

🇰🇷 페라이트 (peraiteu)

🇸🇦 الفريت

🇨🇿 ferit

🇸🇰 ferit

🇨🇳 铁氧体 (tiě yǎng tǐ)

🇸🇮 ferit

🇮🇸 ferrít

🇰🇿 феррит

🇬🇪 ფერიტი

🇦🇿 ferrit

🇲🇽 ferrita

Etymology

The word 'ferrite' originated from the Latin word 'ferrum' meaning iron. Ferrites are ceramic compounds of iron oxides with other metallic elements. The discovery and development of ferrite materials have revolutionized the fields of electronics and magnetism, leading to advancements in technology such as magnetic recording and power transformers.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,806, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.

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16803 antiques
16804 scrutinized
16805 sensitized
16806 ferrite
16807 pulverized
16808 cladding
16809 extras
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