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magnetic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic means: Using, producing, or affected by the force that makes magnets attract certain metals.

adjective

MAGNET FORCEB2

Using, producing, or affected by the force that makes magnets attract certain metals.

  • The door has a magnetic catch.
  • A magnetic field surrounds the wire.
  • Keep magnetic tools away from this equipment.

Similar words: magnetised, magnetized

Opposites: nonmagnetic

Common phrases: magnetic field, magnetic force, magnetic strip

STRONGLY ATTRACTIVEC1

So interesting or charming that people feel strongly drawn to you.

  • She has a magnetic personality.
  • His magnetic smile drew everyone’s attention.
  • The actor’s magnetic presence filled the stage.

Similar words: charismatic, captivating, alluring

Common phrases: magnetic personality, magnetic presence, magnetic charm

COMPASS DIRECTIONC1

Based on the Earth’s magnetism, as shown by a compass.

  • The needle points towards magnetic north.
  • Magnetic north is different from true north.
  • The pilot checked the magnetic bearing.

Common phrases: magnetic north, magnetic pole, magnetic bearing

Questions about magnetic

What does magnetic mean?

Using, producing, or affected by the force that makes magnets attract certain metals.

What is magnetic in other languages?

Türkçe: manyetik · Español: magnético · Français: magnétique · Deutsch: magnetisch · Italiano: magnetico · 日本語: 磁気の

How do you pronounce magnetic?

It is pronounced /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/.

How do you use magnetic in a sentence?

The door has a magnetic catch. A magnetic field surrounds the wire.

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