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Webster 1913 Edition


Magnetic

Mag-net′ic

,
Noun.
1.
A magnet.
[Obs.]
As the
magnetic
hardest iron draws.
Milton.
2.
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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Magnetic

MAGNET'IC


Definition 2024


magnetic

magnetic

See also: magnètic

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magnetic (comparative more magnetic, superlative most magnetic)

  1. Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
    a magnetic recorder
  2. Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
  3. Determined by earth's magnetic fields.
    magnetic north
    the magnetic meridian
  4. Having an extraordinary ability to attract.
    He has a magnetic personality.
    • John Donne
      she that had all magnetic force alone
  5. (archaic) Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.
    a magnetic sleep

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