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magnetism (iou)



magnetism noun. E17.
[mod. Latin magnetismus, from Latin magneta: see MAGNET, -ISM.]
The characteristic properties of a magnet; magnetic phenomena, esp. attraction; the property of matter producing these. Cf. FERROMAGNETISM. E17.
permanent magnetism: see PERMANENT adjective. terrestrial magnetism the magnetic properties of the earth as a whole.
J. Tyndall A blue flame..being usually bent by the earth's magnetism.
fig. (An) attractive power or influence, esp. personal charm. M17.
R. P. Jhabvala She felt drawn to him by a strength, a magnetism. M. Seymour Fullerton..whose magnetism was at odds with his modest appearance.
The branch of knowledge that deals with magnetic phenomena. M18.
= ANIMAL magnetism, MESMERISM. arch. L18.
magnetist noun an expert in magnetism M18.