magnetic
mag·ne·tic
adjective
1.
2.
3.
capable of being magnetized
4.
determined by earth''s magnetic fields
- “magnetic north”
- “the needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole”
5.
6.
possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
- “a charismatic leader”
- “a magnetic personality”
Origin
From magnet + -ic.
Phrases
- functional magnetic resonance imaging
- magnetic anisotropy
- magnetic battery
- magnetic bearing
- magnetic bottle
- magnetic card
- magnetic circuit
- magnetic compass
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