yttrium iron garnet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic mineral used for its special magnetic and optical properties.

Word forms

yttrium iron garnet yttrium iron garnets

Etymology

From yttrium + iron + garnet.

Synonyms

YIG

Derived words

YIG
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