magnetism

CEFRB2

/ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The force by which magnets attract certain metals.

  2. 02

    noun

    A powerful quality that attracts people.

Examples

  • Magnetism is the science of the properties of magnets.

  • An electric current can generate magnetism.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections.

  2. The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.

  3. The property of being magnetic.

More examples

In context

  • Your eyes have a certain magnetism.

  • Earth is surrounded by a magnetosphere — an invisible bubble of magnetism generated by the powerful churning of molten metals at Earth’s core.

  • Mediums [...] should also realise that it is essential to lead a particularly abstinent life, and to conserve their magnetism.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From magnet + -ism.