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Definition of Magnetic
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or caused by magnetism. "Magnetic forces"
2. Adjective. 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"
Similar to: Attractable
Antonyms: Antimagnetic
Derivative terms: Magnet
3. Adjective. Capable of being magnetized.
4. Adjective. Determined by earth's magnetic fields. "The needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic north pole"
5. Adjective. Possessing an extraordinary ability to attract. "A magnetic personality"
Definition of Magnetic
1. a. Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; as, a magnetic bar of iron; a magnetic needle.
2. n. A magnet.
Definition of Magnetic
1. Adjective. of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism ¹
2. Adjective. having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull ¹
3. Adjective. determined by earth's magnetic fields ¹
4. Adjective. having an extraordinary ability to attract ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Magnetic
1. a magnet [n -S] - See also: magnet
Medical Definition of Magnetic
1. 1. A magnet. "As the magnetic hardest iron draws." (Milton) 2. Any metal, as iron, nickel, cobalt, etc, which may receive, by any means, the properties of the loadstone, and which then, when suspended, fixes itself in the direction of a magnetic meridian. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)