magnetic
Use Magnetic in a sentence
ɪk adjective
2.
having the properties of a magnet.
3.
capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet.
4.
pertaining to the magnetic field of the earth: the magnetic equator.
5.
exerting a strong attractive power or charm: a magnetic personality.
6.
noting or pertaining to various bearings and measurements as indicated by a magnetic compass: magnetic amplitude; magnetic course; magnetic meridian.
Also, mag·net·i·cal.
Related forms
mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·mag·net·ic, adjective
non·mag·net·i·cal, adjective
non·mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
o·ver·mag·net·ic, adjective
o·ver·mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
sem·i·mag·net·ic, adjective
sem·i·mag·net·i·cal, adjective
sem·i·mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·mag·net·ic, adjective
un·mag·net·i·cal, adjective
Synonyms
5. persuasive, charismatic, captivating.
5. persuasive, charismatic, captivating.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | of, producing, or operated by means of magnetism |
| 2. | of or concerned with a magnet |
| 3. | of or concerned with the magnetism of the earth: the magnetic equator |
| 4. | capable of being magnetized |
| 5. | exerting a powerful attraction: a magnetic personality |
| mag'netically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
magnetic
1630s, literal and figurative, from Mod.L. magneticus, from magnet- (see magnet).
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Science Dictionary
| magnetic (māg-nět'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Producing, caused by, or making use of magnetic fields. |
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Example sentences
The human brain is a complex organ, but it is becoming better understood with the use of functional magnetic-resonance imaging.
The new device is called a magnetic resonance spectrometer.
In the second stage, the cooled atoms are transferred to a magnetic trap.
Solar scientists think the eruption was triggered by a twist in the sun's magnetic field.
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