Curie point

noun Physics.

the temperature beyond that at which a ferromagnetic substance exhibits paramagnetism.
Also called Curie temperature.

Origin of Curie point

First recorded in 1920–25; named after Pierre Curie

British Dictionary definitions for curie point

Curie point

Curie temperature

noun

the temperature above which a ferromagnetic substance loses its ferromagnetism and becomes paramagnetic

Word Origin for Curie point

C20: named after Pierre Curie

Scientific definitions for curie point

Curie point

The temperature at which a phase change in the magnetic or ferroelectric properties of a substance occurs, especially the change from ferromagnetism to paramagnetism that occurs with increasing temperature. Also called Curie temperature See also magnetic reversal state of matter.