- ferroelectricity
- noun see ferroelectric
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Ferroelectricity — is a property of certain materials which possess a spontaneous electric polarization that can be reversed by the application of an external electric field.[1][2] The term is used in analogy to ferromagnetism, in which a material exhibits a… … Wikipedia
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ferroelectricity — feroelektra statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. ferroelectricity; Seignette electricity vok. Ferroelektrizität, f; Seignetteelektrizität, f rus. сегнетоэлектричество, n; ферроэлектричество, n pranc. ferro électricité, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
ferroelectricity — noun The electric polarization of a substance (spontaneous presence of a dipole moment) that is analagous to ferromagnetism See Also: ferroelectric … Wiktionary
ferroelectricity — spontaneous alignment of electric dipoles within a material under the influence of an electric field, resulting in a hysteresis loop when the direction of electric field is switched … Mechanics glossary
ferroelectricity — fer·ro·electricity … English syllables
ferroelectricity — noun see ferroelectric I … Useful english dictionary
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Paraelectricity — is the ability of many materials (specifically ceramic crystals) to become polarized under an applied electric field. Unlike Ferroelectricity; this can happen even if there is no permanent electric dipole that exists in the material, and removal… … Wikipedia
