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US/ˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/
UK/ˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/
the natural force that makes iron objects pull towards each other; also a strong power to attract people
In context
In physics class, we learned how electricity and magnetism are connected.
The singer's personal magnetism filled the whole stadium.
Some birds may use the Earth's magnetism to find their way south.
Words that go with magnetism
adjective + noun
- personal magnetisma strong power to attract people to youThe speaker's personal magnetism held the audience's attention.
- animal magnetisma strong physical attraction that someone hasHe was famous for his animal magnetism on stage.
- terrestrial magnetismthe magnetic force of the EarthCompasses work because of terrestrial magnetism, the pull of the Earth.