param

n. A substance exhibiting paramagnetism, i.e. a substance whose magnetization is proportional to the strength of the magnetic field applied to it. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

a. [ Pref. para- + magnetic. ] (Physics) Having or exhibiting paramagnetism; -- opposed to diamagnetic and contrasted with ferromagnetic. -- n. A paramagnetic substance. Faraday. -- Par`a*mag*net"ic*al*ly adv. [1913 Webster]

n. (Physics) A property of materials which are not magnetized in the absence of an external magnetic field, but in which the magnetic moments of their constituents align with and enhance an applied magnetic field; the induced magnetic field of the substance is in direct proportion to the strength of the applied magnetic field; -- opposed to diamagnetic and contrasted with ferromagnetic. Faraday. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Pref. para- + maleic. ] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained from malic acid, and now called fumaric acid. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Pref. para- + malic. ] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, an organic acid metameric with malic acid. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Pref. para- + mastoid. ] (Anat.) Situated beside, or near, the mastoid portion of the temporal bone; paroccipital; -- applied especially to a process of the skull in some animals. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ So named from Paramatta, in Australia. ] A light fabric of cotton and worsted, resembling bombazine or merino. Beck (Draper's Dict.) [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. (Med.) A person who is trained to give first aid and other emergency medical assistance in the absence of a physician, and to assist a physician in the administration of health care. Paramedics are often associated with police, firefighting units, or rescue squads. [ PJC ]