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magnetism
/ ˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm /
noun
- the property of attraction displayed by magnets
- 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
- the branch of physics concerned with magnetic phenomena
- powerful attraction
magnetism
/ măg′nĭ-tĭz′əm /
- The properties or effects of magnetic fields.
- The force produced by a magnetic field.
- See more at magnetic field
magnetism
- A fundamental property of some materials (for example, iron) and electrical currents (see also current ) by which they are capable of exerting a force on magnets . ( See electromagnet , magnet , and magnetic field .)
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Derived Forms
- ˈmagnetist, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of magnetism1
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Example Sentences
The powerful forces of gravity and magnetism channel matter into huge flattened spinning platters known as accretion disks.
As the project progressed, I felt a subtle change happening to me, as though I was picking up some of his spiritual magnetism.
His aura was calm, and his being exuded a subtle spiritual magnetism.
All-American, with just enough sex appeal to maintain the magnetism.
By adolescence she had acquired the remarkable self-assuredness, and personal magnetism, that would define her destiny.
The real experience has a magnetism of its own and will win above mere technicality whenever it has the opportunity.
Some hidden magnetism burst from him like an aura, and his cold pasty face and light gray eyes flamed into positive beauty.
She had expected personality, magnetism, as a compensation for nature's external economies.
For Isabel Otis the genius loci had a more powerful and enduring magnetism than any man or woman she had ever known.
His reputation and his personal magnetism soon began to effect a complete change in his army.
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