magnetisation
World English Dictionary
magnetize or magnetise (ˈmæɡnɪˌtaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to make (a substance or object) magnetic |
| 2. | to attract strongly |
| 3. | an obsolete word for mesmerize |
| magnetise or magnetise | |
| —vb | |
| magnet'izable or magnetise | |
| —adj | |
| magnet'isable or magnetise | |
| —adj | |
| magneti'zation or magnetise | |
| —n | |
| magneti'sation or magnetise | |
| —n | |
| 'magnetizer or magnetise | |
| —n | |
| 'magnetiser or magnetise | |
| —n | |
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| magnetisation | |
noun | |
| 1. | the extent or degree to which something is magnetized [syn: magnetization] |
| 2. | the process that makes a substance magnetic (temporarily or permanently) [syn: magnetization] |
| 3. | the physical property of being magnetic [syn: magnetization] |
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