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magnetism definition

mag·net·ism (mag′nə tiz′əm)

noun

  1. the property, quality, or condition of being magnetic
  2. the force to which this is due
  3. the branch of physics dealing with magnets and magnetic phenomena; magnetics
  4. power to attract; personal charm or allure
  5. hypnotism

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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