bar magnet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bar magnet
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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In magnetic materials, each atom behaves like a tiny bar magnet because of a property called atomic spin.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 12, 2026
To magnetize an iron nail, one simply has to stroke its surface several times with a bar magnet.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 7, 2023
A popular alternative to the superconducting qubit is the trapped-ion qubit: a charged atom or molecule that behaves like a tiny bar magnet.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 28, 2023
During the sun’s quiet periods — solar activity varies on an 11-year cycle, from comparatively calm to hyperactive — the sun’s magnetic field possesses this bar magnet configuration.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
The horse shoe magnet will attract more than the bar magnet because both poles act together.
From Hawkins Electrical Guide, Number One Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A Progressive Course of Study for Engineers, Electricians, Students and Those Desiring to acquire a Working Knowledge of Electricity and its Applications by Hawkins, Nehemiah
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