magnetism

US /ˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm/

UK /ˈmægnətɪzəm/

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noun

  • Property causing metal objects to attract or repel
  • Quality that make someone attractive or appealing

other

  • The quality of being attractive or charming.
  • The magnetic phenomena of the earth.
  • A strong influence or power to attract.
  • A supposed force or influence formerly held to be exerted by animals and humans on each other.
  • A physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.