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    magnetic
    /maɡˈnɛtɪk/

    adjective

    • 1. exhibiting or relating to magnetism: "the clock has a magnetic back to stick to the fridge"
    • 2. (of a bearing in navigation) measured relative to magnetic north.

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  2. MAGNETIC definition: 1. (of a metal object or material) able to attract objects or materials containing iron or steel…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of MAGNETIC is possessing an extraordinary power or ability to attract. How to use magnetic in a sentence.

  4. used to describe someone whose personality attracts a lot of people: His magnetic personality and infectious enthusiasm meant that he had many friends. There's something very magnetic about Susan. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Opposite. non-magnetic. See also. aeromagnetic.

  5. May 16, 2024 · Basic to magnetism are magnetic fields and their effects on matter, as, for instance, the deflection of moving charges and torques on other magnetic objects. Evidence for the presence of a magnetic field is the magnetic force on charges moving in that field; the force is at right angles to both the field and the velocity of the charge.

  6. adjective. of or relating to a magnet or magnetism. having the properties of a magnet. capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet. pertaining to the magnetic field of the earth: the magnetic equator. exerting a strong attractive power or charm: a magnetic personality. Synonyms: captivating, charismatic, persuasive.

  7. Jun 15, 2024 · You use magnetic to describe tapes and other objects which have a coating of a magnetic substance and contain coded information that can be read by computers or other machines.

  8. Magnetic literally refers to something that attracts metal, like iron or steel. Refrigerator doors are magnetic, so magnets stick to it. Also, someone who is very popular and attracts people has a magnetic personality. A powerful speaker who attracts many fans has a magnetic way of speaking.

  9. May 17, 2024 · magnet, any material capable of attracting iron and producing a magnetic field outside itself. By the end of the 19th century all the known elements and many compounds had been tested for magnetism, and all were found to have some magnetic property.

  10. 1. a. Of or relating to magnetism or magnets. b. Having the properties of a magnet. c. Capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet. d. Operating by means of magnetism: a magnetic recorder. 2. Relating to the magnetic poles of the earth: a magnetic compass bearing. 3. Having an unusual power or ability to attract: a magnetic personality.

  11. Definition of magnetic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.