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magnetism (ˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm
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Definitions
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
Derived Forms
ˈmagnetist nounSynonyms
View thesaurus entry = charm, appeal, attraction, power, draw, pull, spell, magic, fascination, charisma, attractiveness, allure, enchantment, hypnotism, drawing power, seductiveness, mesmerism, captivatingness
Translations for 'magnetism'
- British English: magnetism Someone or something that has magnetism has unusual, powerful, and exciting qualities which attract people to them. NOUNThere was no doubting the animal magnetism of the man.person
- Brazilian Portuguese: magnetismo
- Chinese: 魅力
- European Spanish: magnetismo
- French: magnétisme
- German: Anziehungskraft
- Italian: magnetismo
- Japanese: 魅力
- Korean: 마음을 끄는 힘
- Portuguese: magnetismo
- Spanish: magnetismo
- British English: magnetism Magnetism is the natural power of some objects and substances, especially iron, to attract other objects toward them. NOUN...his research in electricity and magnetism.metal
- Brazilian Portuguese: magnetismo
- Chinese: 磁力
- European Spanish: magnetismo
- French: magnétisme
- German: Magnetismus
- Italian: magnetismo
- Japanese: 磁気
- Korean: 자성
- Portuguese: magnetismo
- Spanish: magnetismo
Example Sentences Including 'magnetism'
' The past 2 1/ 2 years have shown doubters that Sweet is capable of a startling on-screen magnetism.Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)
Only in my eyes might you glimpse the magnetism I once exercised.GALILEE (2001)
The stories sang of their ineffable purity or their traitorous sexual magnetism.Dreams of Innocence
Then it had turned full face towards her and she'd been certain the magnetism was two-way.The Only Game
There are also variations through the seasons and in response to changes in solar activity and the Earth's magnetism.New Scientist (1999)
There is nothing that you can actually put your finger on, they just have this aura, this magnetism.Belfast Telegraph (2004)
Topics include gases, liquids, the universe, magnetism , electricity, sound, light and heat.Courier, Sunday Mail (2005)
Will the extrovert Barber compete with Slater's much-vaunted `feral magnetism "?Times, Sunday Times (2004)
You can see them, and hear them, but their magnetism cannot reach you.Psychic Self-Defence
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