magnet

Fridge note holder

A magnet is an object that attracts iron and certain other metals through an invisible force field.

Magnets have two poles—north and south—and opposite poles attract while like poles repel.

The word extends to anything that draws people or things powerfully: The beach is a magnet for tourists.

A person with magnetic charm attracts others effortlessly.

attraction

draw

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enticement · allure · appeal · fascination · captivation · irresistible · gravity · force · stick · cling

materials

iron

Element twenty-six

  • nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
  • cobaltElement twenty-seven
  • steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy

neodymium · alnico · ferrite · alloy · permanent · ceramic · flexible · powerful · industrial-strength

figurative

charisma

Magnetic personal appeal

  • charmAttractive personal quality
  • allureAttractive, tempting quality
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appeal · crowd-puller · hotspot · destination · attraction · influence · prestige · popularity · pull · fanbase

types

bar

Drinking establishment

button · refrigerator · fridge · neodymium · ceramic · flexible · permanent · temporary · superconducting

physics

flux

Continuous change or flow

polarity · dipole · demagnetize · hysteresis · permeability · reluctance · Faraday · diamagnetism · paramagnetism · remanence

lodestone

mineral

Naturally formed crystalline solid

  • naturalNot artificially produced
  • oreMetal-bearing rock
  • compassDevice showing cardinal directions

navigation · ancient · historical · Chinese · mariner · exploration · geology · rock · specimen

repulsion

repel

Drive off or disgust

resistance · levitation · maglev · suspension · floating

electromagnet

solenoid

Current-carrying wire helix

  • coilWound circular arrangement
  • windingCurving repeatedly, sinuous
  • coreCentral essential portion

energize · current · circuit · relay · electric · switch · crane · junkyard · scrapyard · industrial

whiteboard

dry-erase

Removable by wiping

  • markerSomething that signals location
  • boardFlat rigid panel
  • officeProfessional work location

classroom · display · hold · clip · memo · note · refrigerator · fridge · kitchen · photo

Categories
Opposites
attraction vs repulsion (physical)

magnetrepeller

Thing that drives away

repellent · repulsor · antimagnetic · deflector · disperser

attraction vs repulsion (metaphorical)

magnetrepellent

Causes strong aversion

deterrent · turnoff · pariah · repulsor · eyesore

magnetic vs non-magnetic materials

magnetplastic

Capable of being molded

wood · glass · rubber · insulator

Phrases
Family

magnetic, magnetism, magnets, magnetize, magnetized, electromagnet, magnetite, magnetizing, magnetizes

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G