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magnetic

mag·net·ic [ mag néttik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. having power of magnet: able to attract iron or steel objects

2. able to be magnetized: able to be magnetized, or attracted by a magnet

3. relating to magnetism: relating to, involving, or produced by magnetism

4. using magnet or magnetism: containing or using a magnet or magnetism

5. powerfully charming: having a great power of attraction over people
a magnetic personality

6. of Earth's magnetism: relating to the Earth's magnetism
magnetic North Pole


mag·net·i·cal·ly adverb
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