Adjective: magnetised 'mag-nu,tIzd Usage: Brit (N. Amer: magnetized)
- Having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel
"the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetised material"; - magnetic, magnetized Verb: magnetise 'mag-ni,tIz Usage: Brit (N. Amer: magnetize)
- Maintain the complete attention of (someone), e.g. because they are fascinated
"She magnetised the audience with her tricks"; - magnetize, mesmerize, mesmerise [Brit], bewitch, spellbind, hypnotize, hypnotise [Brit] - (physics) make magnetic
"The strong magnet magnetised the iron shavings"; - magnetize
See also: attractable Type of: alter, change, charm, influence, modify, tempt Antonym: antimagnetic, degauss Encyclopedia: Magnetised |