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