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magnet Definition

mag·net (mag′nit)

noun

  1. any piece of certain kinds of material, as iron, that has the property of attracting like material: this property may be permanent or temporarily induced
  2. a person or thing that attracts

Etymology: ME magnete < OFr < L magnes (gen. magnetis) < Gr Magnētis (lithos), (stone) of Magnesia

magnet Synonyms

magnet

n.

lodestone, magnetite, magnetic iron ore, bar magnet, electromagnet, horseshoe magnet; see also attraction 2.

magnet Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • rotate: This is a large rotating magnet that hangs above the cans and tins.
  • bend: Both bending magnets in the cell cannot be used due to space restrictions on the experimental floor.
  • attach: Use a slow geared motor to drive it, and attach a strong magnet to the end of the line.

Preposition: for

migrant: The demise of the sewage works was also a big disappointment as it had been a magnet for migrants in the past.

Adjective modifier

  • superconducting: To produce a stable uniform high magnetic field usually requires a superconducting magnet.
  • permanent: The rotor, incorporating permanent magnets, runs in a bore with a gap of just 1mm.
  • hand-held: The hand-held magnet is placed over the neurostimulator to turn the neurostimulator off or on.
  • irresistible: Coral reefs are irresistible magnets to many varieties of fish and support a huge amount of marine life.
  • ceramic: Another thing, forget about ceramic magnets on your speakers, to be Fifties you'll need the good ole blue cobalt stuff.
  • powerful: Graham was become dear as her life; he drew her like a powerful magnet.

Modifies a noun

  • available-the: The Pro PK Kit contains the thinnest and most powerful magnet available-the Micro 5 PK magnet.
  • therapy: Magnet therapy: The application of high strength rare earth magnets at the point of pain.
  • coil: The shaft is driven by switching the individual magnet coils in a particular sequence.
  • generator: The Proven is a three-bladed 3.5m diameter downwind rotor with passive pitch power regulation directly driving a permanent magnet generator.

Noun used with modifier

  • neodymium: At the bottom of the lag bolt is a powerful neodymium magnet.
  • fridge: Plus the little fridge magnet thing is way cool.
  • gauss: Plus a water wand containing a 2,300 gauss magnet.
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  • rare-earth: However, due to their high cost they did not gain widespread use and the rare-earth magnets superseded them.
  • ferrite: The powerful curved ceramic ferrite magnets contained in Aquamag produce a super field of high magnetic flux.