Definition of magnetize Magnetize

mag•net•ize

We found 9 definitions of magnetize from 5 different sources.

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British English

magnetise

American English

magnetize

What does magnetize mean?

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Verb

magnetizes, magnetizing, magnetized  

magnetize - make magnetic; "The strong magnet magnetized the iron shavings"
  magnetise
  degauss, demagnetise, demagnetize make nonmagnetic; take away the magnetic properties (of); "demagnetize the iron shavings"; "they degaussed the ship"
  modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
  natural philosophy, physics the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics"
magnetize - attract strongly, as if with a magnet; "She magnetized the audience with her tricks"
  mesmerize, mesmerise, magnetise, bewitch, spellbind
  influence, charm, tempt have and exert influence or effect; "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • magnetize (v. t.)
    To communicate magnetic properties to; as, to magnetize a needle.
  • magnetize (v. t.)
    To attract as a magnet attracts, or like a magnet; to move; to influence.
  • magnetize (v. t.)
    To bring under the influence of animal magnetism.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • magnetize
    To make magnetic.

Part of speech

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  • magnetize, verb, present, 1st person singular of magnetize (infinitive).
  • magnetize, verb (infinitive).

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