Adjective: magnetic mag'ne-tik
- 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]
- Of or relating to or caused by magnetism
"magnetic forces"
- Capable of being magnetized
"Iron is a magnetic material widely used in the production of electromagnets"
- Determined by earth's magnetic fields
"magnetic north"; "the needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole"
- Having a compelling charm or appeal
"a magnetic personality";
- charismatic
See also: attractable, attractive
Antonym: antimagnetic, geographic, nonmagnetic
Encyclopedia: Magnetic