1. magnetic(a = adj.pert) - of or relating to or caused by magnetism; "magnetic forces"
Derived form noun magnet1
2. magnetic(a = adj.all) magnetised, magnetized - having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel; "the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material"
Antonym: antimagnetic
Derived form noun magnet1
3. magnetic(a = adj.all) - capable of being magnetized;
Antonym: nonmagnetic
Derived form noun magnet1
4. magnetic(a = adj.all) - determined by earth's magnetic fields; "magnetic north"; "the needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole"
Antonym: geographic
Derived form noun magnet1
5. magnetic(s = adj.all) charismatic - possessing an extraordinary ability to attract; "a charismatic leader"; "a magnetic personality"
Derived form noun magnet2
1. Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; as, a magnetic bar of iron; a magnetic needle. [1913 Webster]
2. Of or pertaining to, or characterized by, the earth's magnetism; as, the magnetic north; the magnetic meridian. [1913 Webster]
3. Capable of becoming a magnet; susceptible to magnetism; as, the magnetic metals. [1913 Webster]
4. Endowed with extraordinary personal power to excite the feelings and to win the affections; attractive; inducing attachment. [1913 Webster]
"She that had all magnetic force alone." [1913 Webster]
5. Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism, so called; hypnotic; as, a magnetic sleep. See Magnetism. [1913 Webster]
1. A magnet. [1913 Webster]
"As the magnetic hardest iron draws." [1913 Webster]
2. Any metal, as iron, nickel, cobalt, etc., which may receive, by any means, the properties of the loadstone, and which then, when suspended, fixes itself in the direction of a magnetic meridian. [1913 Webster]
magnetic, adj.
1 a having the properties of a magnet. b producing, produced by, or acting by magnetism.
2 capable of being attracted by or acquiring the properties of a magnet.
3 very attractive or alluring (a magnetic personality).
Idiom:
magnetic compass = COMPASS 1. magnetic disk see DISC. magnetic equator an imaginary line, near the equator, on which a magnetic needle has no dip. magnetic field a region of variable force around magnets, magnetic materials, or current-carrying conductors. magnetic inclination = DIP n. 8. magnetic mine a submarine mine detonated by the proximity of a magnetized body such as that of a ship. magnetic moment the property of a magnet that interacts with an applied field to give a mechanical moment. magnetic needle a piece of magnetized steel used as an indicator on the dial of a compass and in magnetic and electrical apparatus, esp. in telegraphy. magnetic north the point indicated by the north end of a compass needle. magnetic pole 1 each of the points near the extremities of the axis of rotation of the earth or another body where a magnetic needle dips vertically.
2 each of the regions of an artificial or natural magnet, from which the magnetic forces appear to originate. magnetic storm a disturbance of the earth's magnetic field caused by charged particles from the sun etc. magnetic tape a tape coated with magnetic material for recording sound or pictures or for the storage of information.
Derivative:
magnetically adv.
Etymology:
LL magneticus (as MAGNET)
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