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magnetic

mag·ne·tic

UK/maɡˈnɛtɪk/ US/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ fairly common

adjective

1.

of or relating to or caused by magnetism

  • “magnetic forces”
2.

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”
3.

capable of being magnetized

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4.

determined by earth''s magnetic fields

  • “magnetic north”
  • “the needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole”
Antonyms
5.

having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull

  • “an attractive force”
  • “the knife hung on a magnetic board”
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6.

possessing an extraordinary ability to attract

  • “a charismatic leader”
  • “a magnetic personality”
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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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