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magnetic
/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/
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What does magnetic mean?
adjective
- Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
- Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
- Determined by earth's magnetic fields.
More meanings (2)
adjective
- Having an extraordinary ability to attract: attractive, alluring, persuasive
- (archaic) Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.
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IPA pronunciation
/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/
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Dallying for a brief moment by his chair, there seemed the magnetic premonition in the air of some further and kindlier word.
After disposing of several hypotheses as being incompetent to prove the origin of the mountain he decided to try the magnetic test.
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The rocks having thus been reduced to fine powder, the mass was ready for screening on its way to the magnetic separators.
I had decided, too, to make it the first magnetic station and the point from which to visit and explore Aurora Peak.
That sort of magnetic instinct which turns aside the gaze, caused M. Leblanc to turn round almost at the same moment as Marius.