magnetism — a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- The rock star's magnetism was so strong that fans literally threw their phones at the stage.
- Scientists study the Earth's magnetism to understand how our planet's magnetic field protects us.
- His magnetism in job interviews was so powerful that companies started bidding wars for him.
magnetism
NOUN[/ˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/]
a physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects
Magnetic attraction and repulsion forces
This magnetic mechanism silences all criticism!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term derives from Magnesia, an ancient Greek region famous for its magnetic iron ore deposits. The mineral was named 'magnes' after this locality, which passed through Latin before entering English as magnetism in the 16th century.
Breakdown
magnes (Greek, referring to the magnetic stone from Magnesia) + -ism (suffix denoting a property, state, or system). The root 'magnes' itself originated from the place name Magnesia in ancient Greece.
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📝Examples
“The rock star's magnetism was so strong that fans literally threw their phones at the stage.”
“Scientists study the Earth's magnetism to understand how our planet's magnetic field protects us.”
“His magnetism in job interviews was so powerful that companies started bidding wars for him.”
“The compass needle responds to Earth's magnetism to point toward magnetic north.”
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