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permanent magnet
A magnet that retains its magnetism without an external electric current. Made from materials such as ferrite or neodymium, used in motors, speakers, sensors, and many everyday devices.
A compound of 永久 (permanent, eternal) and 磁石 (magnet). Contrasts with 電磁石 (electromagnet), which requires electric current to generate a magnetic field.
Japan is a major producer of high-performance permanent magnets, particularly neodymium magnets, which are essential components in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and electronics.
Common collocations
- 永久磁石モーター: permanent magnet motor
- 永久磁石の磁力: magnetic force of a permanent magnet
- 永久磁石を使用する: to use a permanent magnet
- 高性能永久磁石: high-performance permanent magnet