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Adjective: magnetic  mag'ne-tik
  1. 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";
    - magnetized, magnetised [Brit]
     
  2. Of or relating to or caused by magnetism
    "magnetic forces"
     
  3. Capable of being magnetized
    "Iron is a magnetic material widely used in the production of electromagnets"
     
  4. Determined by earth's magnetic fields
    "magnetic north"; "the needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole"
     
  5. Having a compelling charm or appeal
    "a magnetic personality";
    - charismatic

See also: attractable, attractive

Antonym: antimagnetic, geographic, nonmagnetic

Encyclopedia: Magnetic