Definition of magnetic Magnetic

/mægnɛˈtɪk/ - [matgnetik] - mag•net•ic

We found 14 definitions of magnetic from 5 different sources.

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What does magnetic mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

magnetic - 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"
  magnetized, magnetised
  antimagnetic impervious to the effects of a magnetic field; resistant to magnetization; "an antimagnetic watch"
magnetic - determined by earth's magnetic fields; "magnetic north"; "the needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole"
magnetic - capable of being magnetized
magnetic - of or relating to or caused by magnetism; "magnetic forces"
magnetic - possessing an extraordinary ability to attract; "a charismatic leader"; "a magnetic personality"
  charismatic
  attractive pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm; "a remarkably attractive young man"; "an attractive personality"; "attractive clothes"; "a book with attractive illustrations"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • magnetic (Adjective)
    Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
  • magnetic (Adjective)
    Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
  • magnetic (Adjective)
    Determined by earth's magnetic field s.
  • magnetic (Adjective)
    Having an extraordinary ability to attract.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • magnetic (a.)
    Alt. of Magnetical
  • magnetic (n.)
    A magnet.
  • magnetic (n.)
    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.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • magnetic
    Having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • magnetic
    Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; as, a magnetic needle. Magnetic needle, a slender bar of steel magnetized and suspended at its centre on a sharp-pointed pivot, so that it may take freely the direction of the magnetic meridian. It constitutes the essential part of a mariner’s compass.

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