Definition of magnetic

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Magnetic (n.) Any metal, as iron, nickel, cobalt, etc., which may receive, by any means, the properties of the loadstone, and which then, when suspended, fixes itself in the direction of a magnetic meridian..

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Magnetic :: Magnetic (a.) Alt. of Magnetica.
Diamagnetism :: Diamagnetism (n.) The science which treats of diamagnetic phenomena, and of the properties of diamagnetic bodies..
Biomagnetic :: Biomagnetic (a.) Relating to biomagnetism.
Axially :: Axially (adv.) In relation to, or in a line with, an axis; in the axial (magnetic) line..
Southness :: Southness (n.) A tendency in the end of a magnetic needle to point toward the south pole.
Diamagnetic :: Diamagnetic (a.) Pertaining to, or exhibiting the phenomena of, diamagnetism; taking, or being of a nature to take, a position at right angles to the lines of magnetic force. See Paramagnetic..
Magnetize :: Magnetize (v. t.) To communicate magnetic properties to; as, to magnetize a needle..
Pyrrhotite :: Pyrrhotite (n.) A bronze-colored mineral, of metallic luster. It is a sulphide of iron, and is remarkable for being attracted by the magnet. Called also magnetic pyrites..
Related :: Related (p. p. & a.) Standing in relation or connection; as, the electric and magnetic forcec are closely related..
Galvanometer :: Galvanometer (n.) An instrument or apparatus for measuring the intensity of an electric current, usually by the deflection of a magnetic needle..
Electro-magnetic :: Electro-magnetic (a.) Of, Pertaining to, or produced by, magnetism which is developed by the passage of an electric current..
Demagnetize :: Demagnetize (v. t.) To deprive of magnetic properties. See Magnetize.
Electromotor :: Electromotor (n.) An apparatus or machine for producing motion and mechanical effects by the action of electricity; an electro-magnetic engine.
Scale :: Scale (n.) The thin oxide which forms on the surface of iron forgings. It consists essentially of the magnetic oxide, Fe3O4. Also, a similar coating upon other metals..
Paramagnetic :: Paramagnetic (n.) A paramagnetic substance.
Behavior :: Behavior (n.) Manner of behaving, whether good or bad; mode of conducting one's self; conduct; deportment; carriage; -- used also of inanimate objects; as, the behavior of a ship in a storm; the behavior of the magnetic needle..
Magnetism :: Magnetism (n.) The property, quality, or state, of being magnetic; the manifestation of the force in nature which is seen in a magnet..
Diamagnet :: Diamagnet (n.) A body having diamagnetic polarity.
Magnetically :: Magnetically (adv.) By or as by, magnetism..
Dipolar :: Dipolar (a.) Having two poles, as a magnetic bar..
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