"Langevin function" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Langevin functions [plural]
Etymology: After Paul Langevin, French physicist. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Langevin function (plural Langevin functions)
  1. (physics) a mathematical function that describes the behaviour of paramagnetic materials and the dielectric properties of insulators Wikipedia link: Langevin function Categories (topical): Functions, Physics
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