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magnetic
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magnetic
adj.
of or pertaining to magnets; capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet; having the property of attracting iron or steel; operating via magnetic means; attractive, compelling
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Magnetism
Magnetism is a class of physical phenomena that are mediated by magnetic fields. Electric currents and the magnetic moments of elementary particles give rise to a magnetic field, which acts on other currents and magnetic moments. Every material is influenced to some extent by a magnetic field. The most familiar effect is on permanent magnets, which have persistent magnetic moments caused by ferromagnetism. Most materials do not have permanent moments. Some are attracted to a magnetic field (paramagnetism); others are repulsed by a magnetic field (diamagnetism); others have a more complex relationship with an applied magnetic field (spin glass behavior and antiferromagnetism). Substances that are negligibly affected by magnetic fields are known as non-magnetic substances. These include copper, aluminium, gases, and plastic. Pure oxygen exhibits magnetic properties when cooled to a liquid state.
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magnetic
Adjective
1. of or relating to or caused by magnetism; "magnetic forces"
(pertainym) magnetism, magnetic attraction, magnetic force
2. having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel; "the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material"
(synonym) magnetized, magnetised
(antonym) antimagnetic
(similar) attractable
3. capable of being magnetized
(antonym) nonmagnetic
4. determined by earth's magnetic fields; "magnetic north"; "the needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole"
(antonym) geographic, geographical
5. having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull; "an attractive force"; "the knife hung on a magnetic board"
(synonym) attractive(a)
(attribute) magnetism, magnetic attraction, magnetic force
(classification) physics, physical science, natural philosophy
6. possessing an extraordinary ability to attract; "a charismatic leader"; "a magnetic personality"
(synonym) charismatic
(similar) attractive
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magnetic
příd.jm.
magnetický; přitažlivý
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magnetic
Przym.
magnetyczny; porywający; przyciągający
