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magnetic definition
mag·netic (mag net′ik)
adjective
- having the properties of a magnet magnetic needle
- of, producing, caused by, or operating by magnetism
- of the earth's magnetism the magnetic poles
- that is or can be magnetized
- powerfully attractive: said of a person, personality, etc.
Related Forms:
- magnetically mag·net′i·cally adverb
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