magnetism
mag·ne·tism
noun
1.
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
Origin
From magnet + -ism.
Phrases
- animal magnetism
- directional magnetism
- magnetism-based interaction capture
- thermoremanent magnetism
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