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ferroelectric
[fer-oh-i-lek-trik]
adjective
pertaining to a substance that possesses spontaneous electric polarization such that the polarization can be reversed by an electric field.
noun
a ferroelectric substance.
ferroelectric
/ ˌfɛrəʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ, ˌfɛrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk, -ˌiːlɛk- /
adjective
(of a substance) exhibiting spontaneous polarization that can be reversed by the application of a suitable electric field
of or relating to ferroelectric substances
noun
a ferroelectric substance
ferroelectric
Relating to a typically crystalline dielectric that can be given a permanent electric polarization by application of an electric field.
A ferroelectric substance.
Other Word Forms
- ferroelectrically adverb
- ferroelectricity noun
- ˌڱDZˈٰ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of ferroelectric1
Example Sentences
Researchers from the Shibaura Institute of Technology have pioneered a breakthrough in ferroelectric material development.
They've engineered a novel displacement-type ferroelectric material boasting remarkable dielectric properties.
This breakthrough can lead to new design guidelines for ferroelectric materials.
The material exhibits displacive-type ferroelectric behavior, where the displacement of ions during the phase transition leads to the creation of a permanent dipole moment within the material.
In a study published in the journal Dalton Transactions, 2024, 53, 7044 -7052 on April 1, 2024, researchers led by Professor Ayako Yamamoto from the Shibaura Institute of Technology, including master student Kimitoshi Murase have developed a displacement-type ferroelectric material with a high dielectric constant.
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