Magnetic — Mag*net ic, Magnetical Mag*net ic*al, a. [L. magneticus: cf. F. magn[ e]tique.] 1. Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; as, a magnetic bar of iron; a magnetic needle. [1913 Webster] 2. Of … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
magnetic — MAGNÉTIC, Ă, magnetici, ce, adj. (Despre forţe, fenomene) Care se referă la magnet sau la magnetism; (despre corpuri) care este feromagnetic, care poate fi magnetizat. ♢ Câmp magnetic = stare fizică particulară a unui spaţiu în care se exercită… … Dicționar Român
Magnetic — Mag*net ic, n. 1. A magnet. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] As the magnetic hardest iron draws. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Any metal, as iron, nickel, cobalt, etc., which may receive, by any means, the properties of the loadstone, and which then, when… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
magnetic — [mag net′ik] adj. 1. having the properties of a magnet [magnetic needle] 2. of, producing, caused by, or operating by magnetism 3. of the earth s magnetism [the magnetic poles] 4. that is or can be magnetized 5. powerfully attractive: said of a… … English World dictionary
magnetic — index attractive Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
magnetic — (adj.) 1610s, literal; 1630s, figurative, from Mod.L. magneticus, from L. magnes (see MAGNET (Cf. magnet)) … Etymology dictionary
magnetic — [adj] drawing, attractive alluring, appealing, arresting, bewitching, captivating, charismatic, charming, enchanting, entrancing, fascinating, hypnotic, inviting, irresistible, mesmerizing, pulling, seductive; concepts 404,537 Ant. repellent,… … New thesaurus
magnetic — ► ADJECTIVE 1) having the property of magnetism. 2) very attractive or alluring. DERIVATIVES magnetically adverb … English terms dictionary
magnetic — adj. 1 a having the properties of a magnet. b producing, produced by, or acting by magnetism. 2 capable of being attracted by or acquiring the properties of a magnet. 3 very attractive or alluring (a magnetic personality). Phrases and idioms:… … Useful english dictionary
magnetic — 01. My children used to enjoy spelling words on our fridge with [magnetic] letters. 02. The ceramic sheep was attached [magnetically] to the refrigerator door . 03. Elvis Presley possessed a kind of [magnetism] which many teenagers of his… … Grammatical examples in English
