magnetism
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mag·net·ism
(măg′nĭ-tĭz′əm)n.
1. The class of phenomena exhibited by a magnetic field.
2. The study of magnets and their effects.
3. The force exerted by a magnetic field.
4. Unusual power to attract, fascinate, or influence: the magnetism of money.
5. Animal magnetism.
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magnetism
(ˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm)n
1. (General Physics) the property of attraction displayed by magnets
2. (General Physics) any of a class of phenomena in which a field of force is caused by a moving electric charge. See also electromagnetism, ferromagnetism, diamagnetism, paramagnetism
3. (General Physics) the branch of physics concerned with magnetic phenomena
4. powerful attraction
ˈmagnetist n
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mag•net•ism
(ˈmæg nɪˌtɪz əm)n.
1. the properties of attraction or molecular properties possessed by magnets.
2. the agency producing magnetic phenomena.
3. the science dealing with magnetic phenomena.
4. strong attractive power or charm.
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mag·net·ism
(măg′nĭ-tĭz′əm)1. The force produced by a magnetic field.
2. The properties or effects of magnets: Magnetism causes a compass needle to point north.
Did You Know? The force known as magnetism is caused by the motion of electrons. As these tiny, negatively charged particles revolve around an atomic nucleus, they create an electric current that produces a magnetic field. This invisible field is made up of closed loops called lines of force that surround and run through the atom like tiny raceways. The places where these lines of force come together are strongly magnetic and are called north and south poles. In some substances, these tiny magnetic fields naturally align, and the entire substance acts like a magnet—with north and south poles and a magnetic field. These naturally magnetic substances are called permanent magnets. Other things, such as a coil of wire, can be made magnetic by running electric current through them. These electrically produced magnets, called electromagnets, are used in many devices, such as the one that translates electric signals into the voice you hear on the telephone.
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magnetism
Forces of attraction and repulsion associated with magnets.
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| Noun | 1. |  magnetism - attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of forceattraction, attractive force - the force by which one object attracts another electromagnetism - magnetism produced by an electric current; "electromagnetism was discovered when it was observed that a copper wire carrying an electric current can magnetize pieces of iron or steel near it" antiferromagnetism - magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins; varies with temperature diamagnetism - phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the magnetic force; unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet ferromagnetism - phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel or cobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism when the field is removed paramagnetism - materials like aluminum or platinum become magnetized in a magnetic field but it disappears when the field is removed |
| 2. |  magnetism - the branch of science that studies magnetismgeophysical science, geophysics - geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth |
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magnetism
noun charm, appeal, attraction, power, draw, pull, spell, magic, fascination, charisma, attractiveness, allure, enchantment, hypnotism, drawing power, seductiveness, mesmerism, captivatingness There was no doubting the animal magnetism of the man.
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magnetism
noun1. The power or quality of attracting:
allure, allurement, appeal, attraction, attractiveness, call, charisma, charm, draw, enchantment, enticement, fascination, glamour, lure, witchery.
Informal: pull.
2. The capacity to exert an influence:
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Translations
جاذِبِيَّهمغناطيسيَّة الأرض، جاذِبِيَّة الأرْض
magnetismuspřitažlivost
magnetismetiltrækningskraft
magnetismi
magnetizam
mágneses erő
persónutöfrarsegulfræîi
magnetizmus
magnetism
cazibeçekicilikmanyetizmamıknatıslık
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magnetism
[ˈmægnɪtɪzəm] n (lit) → magnétisme m
(fig) (= attraction) [person, place] → magnétisme m animal magnetismmagnet school n (US) école en zone d'éducation prioritaire
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magnetism
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magnet
(ˈmӕgnit) noun a piece of iron, or of certain other materials, that attracts or repels other pieces of iron etc.
magˈnetic (-ˈne-) adjective1. of, or having the powers of, or operating by means of, a magnet or magnetism. magnetic force.
2. strongly attractive. a magnetic personality.
magˈnetically adverbˈmagnetism noun
1. power of attraction. his personal magnetism.
2. (the science of) magnets and their power of attraction. the magnetism of the earth.
ˈmagnetize, ˈmagnetise verb1. to make magnetic. You can magnetize a piece of iron.
2. to attract or influence strongly. She's the kind of person who can magnetize others.
magnetic field the area in which the pull of a magnet, or thing acting like a magnet, is felt. the earth's magnetic field.
magnetic north the direction, either east or west of the true north, in which a magnetized needle points.
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mag·ne·tism
n. magnetismo, propiedad de atracción y repulsión magnéticas.
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