paramagnetic substance

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paramagnetic substance,

a substance with positive magnetic susceptibility resulting from the presence of unpaired atomic electrons (e.g., gadolinium chelates). These substances enhance magnetic relaxation and are often used as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging.

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