magnet


Definition: Meaning of, magnet in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmaɡnɪt /

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magnet magnets
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  1. a piece of iron or steel that can stick to metal or make other metal objects move towards itself
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  2. something or someone that attracts many people or things
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magnet used in phrases

  • bar magnet (noun)
    1. a magnet in the form of a bar with magnetic poles at each end
  • field magnet (noun)
    1. a magnet that provides a magnetic field in a dynamo or electric motor
  • fridge magnet (noun)
    1. a MAGNET with a picture on it or in an interesting shape, used for decorating the outside of a FRIDGE
  • magnet school (noun)
    1. American English a school that has more classes in a particular subject than usual, and so attracts students from a wide area
  • moment of a magnet (noun)
    1. the torque exerted on a magnet or dipole when it is placed in a magnetic field
  • permanent magnet (noun)
    1. a magnet that retains its magnetism after being removed from a magnetic field
  • static magnet (noun)
    1. a magnet that retains its magnetism after being removed from a magnetic field
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