What is another word for antiferromagnetism?
Pronunciation: [ˌantɪfˈɛɹəmˌaɡnɪtˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Antiferromagnetism is a phenomenon in which atomic spins align themselves in a manner that results in zero net magnetic moment. Synonyms for antiferromagnetism include antiferromagnetic order, antiferromagnetic state, and antiferromagnetic phase. It is a magnetic order that can occur in certain materials when the exchange interaction between individual atomic spins is such that they align in opposite directions, cancelling out each others' magnetic moments. The antiferromagnetic state is important in the study of solid state physics and materials science, as it plays a key role in the behavior of certain materials, including iron-based high-temperature superconductors and some magnetic materials used in hard drives.
