magnetism | ||
1. | [ noun ] (physics) attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force | |
Synonyms: | magnetic_force magnetic_attraction | |
Related terms: | attraction antiferromagnetism electromagnetism diamagnetism ferromagnetism paramagnetism attractive | |
2. | [ noun ] (geology) the branch of science that studies magnetism | |
Synonyms: | magnetics | |
Related terms: | geophysics | |
Similar spelling: |
magnet magnetise magnetics magnetised magnetic magnetize magnetite magnetized magneto magneton magnetometer magnetically magnetic_ink magnetic_dip Maysonet massenet Maisonet magnetron maisonette magnate |