Associations to the word «Magnetism»

Wiktionary

MAGNETISM, noun. The property of being magnetic
MAGNETISM, noun. The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.
MAGNETISM, noun. Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections.

Dictionary definition

MAGNETISM, noun. Attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force.
MAGNETISM, noun. The branch of science that studies magnetism.

Wise words

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