magnet
noun
a body, as a piece of iron or steel, that possesses the property of attracting certain substances, as iron.
magnets
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pluralof magnet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This unusual property makes superconductors promising for applications including powerful magnets, highly sensitive detectors, and quantum circuits.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Fe5GeTe2, discovered seven years ago, belongs to a family of materials known as van der Waals magnets.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Four points down at the break, Dave Rennie's side had hopes of taking home half of a specially-designed series trophy, which, held together by magnets, can be shared between the two sides.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“It looks like a parking lot full of giant Christmas presents,” said Eileen Vasko, a server at the Silver City Mountain Resort, which sells marmot caps and magnets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Just above my head, my eyes drew like magnets to another photograph: my mom and Vern.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
