Noun: magnetism 'mag-ni,ti-zum
- Attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
"The magnetism between the two poles was strong enough to lift the heavy metal object";
- magnetic attraction, magnetic force
- The branch of science that studies magnetism
"magnetism is applied in the development of new magnetic materials and devices";
- magnetics
- (of a person) a quality of strong personality, charm, etc. that attracts or influences people
"The politician's magnetism drew large crowds to his speeches"
Derived forms: magnetisms
See also: attractive
Type of: attraction, attractive force, geophysical science, geophysics
Encyclopedia: Magnetism