Is diamagnetism only present with varying magnetic fields?

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Hello. I was wondering if diamagnetic materials only repel varying electric field? By Ampere law only a variable flux can cause an electromotive force, so, and by what I understood diamagnetism is explained exclusively by Ampere law. Am I wrong?
 
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When I said electric field I meant magnetic field.

Sorry about that!
Thannks
 
I don't know what you mean by "Ampere law"?
Diamagnetism is caused by Lenz's law. In classical terms, if a magnetic field (constant or varying) is applied to a current loop, the loop tends to rotate in a direction so that its magnetic field acts against the applied magnetic field. This produces magnetism (M) in the direction opposite to the applied magnetic field.
 
I meant Faraday law, sorry.
It was early in the morning