magnetic

/mæg'netik/

Thân thiện

A magnetic compass needle points north.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having the properties of a magnet; capable of attracting iron or steel: This is the core physical property, describing materials that can create a magnetic field and attract ferromagnetic substances.
   • Relating to or caused by magnetism: Pertaining to the physical force of magnetism, its fields, or its effects.
   • Possessing an extraordinary ability to attract or charm people: Used figuratively to describe a person, personality, or quality that is powerfully appealing, captivating, or charismatic.

Examples of Usage

• Physical Property:
  • Iron is a magnetic material.
  • The magnetic strip on the card stores data.
• Relating to Magnetism:
  • The compass needle aligns with the Earth's magnetic field.
  • Scientists study magnetic forces.
• Figurative Use (Attractive Personality):
  • She has a magnetic personality that draws people to her.
  • The actor gave a magnetic performance.

Advanced Usage

• "magnetic resonance": A physical phenomenon used in imaging technology (e.g., MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging).
  • The doctor ordered a magnetic resonance scan.
• Used in compound scientific terms where it specifies a relation to magnetism.
  • The magnetic moment of the particle was measured.

Variants and Related Words

• Magnetism (n): 1. The physical force of attraction or repulsion. 2. Personal charm or appeal.
  • The magnetism of the speaker held the audience's attention.
• Magnetize (v): To make something magnetic.
  • You can magnetize a steel needle by stroking it with a magnet.
• Magnet (n): An object that produces a magnetic field.
  • A bar magnet has a north and south pole.

Synonyms

• Attractive: Having the power to attract (used for both physical and personal contexts).
• Charismatic: Compellingly charming or appealing (primarily for personal qualities).
• Alluring: Powerfully attractive or fascinating.

Antonyms

• Non-magnetic: Not capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet.
• Repellent: Tending to drive away or cause aversion (for the figurative sense).

Related Phrases

• Magnetic field: The region around a magnet where magnetic force is exerted.
  • The Earth's magnetic field protects us from solar radiation.
• Magnetic north: The direction pointed to by the north-seeking pole of a magnetic compass.
  • Magnetic north is slightly different from true geographic north.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. possessing an extraordinary ability to attract
   • a charismatic leader
   • a magnetic personality
2. determined by earth's magnetic fields
   • magnetic north
   • the needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole
3. capable of being magnetized
4. having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel
   • the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material
5. of or relating to or caused by magnetism
   • magnetic forces

Từ đồng nghĩa

• charismatic
• magnetized
• magnetised