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Magnetism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The property of being magnetic. countable, uncountable

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

  2. 2
    the branch of science that studies magnetism wordnet
  3. 3
    The science which treats of magnetic phenomena. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force wordnet
  5. 5
    Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    Animal magnetism. countable, uncountable

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

Etymology

From magnet + -ism.

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