magnetism

Iron's invisible force

Magnetism is the force by which certain materials attract or repel each other—the invisible pull between a magnet and iron, or between two magnets.

The term extends to personal charm or charisma: Her magnetism drew people to her.

Someone with magnetism commands attention without obvious effort.

In physics, magnetism is one of the fundamental forces, closely linked to electricity.

physics

electromagnetism

Force linking charge and magnetism

fluxContinuous change or flow
inductionFormal admission process
FaradayElectromagnetism pioneer's surname

Maxwell · lodestone · iron filings · solenoid · tesla · diamagnetism · paramagnetism · hysteresis · permeability · reluctance

attraction

allure

Attractive, tempting quality

drawCreate with pencil
pullForce toward oneself
appealFormal review request

fascination · captivation · enticement · lure · gravity · enchantment · irresistibility · spellbinding · mesmerizing · enthralling

polarity

poles

Long sticks or extremities

dipoleSeparated opposite charges
compassDevice showing cardinal directions
compass needleMagnetized directional indicator

attraction · repulsion · declination · inclination · bipolar · axis · orientation · paleomagnetism

charisma

charm

Attractive personal quality

presenceState of being somewhere
auraPerceived emanation surrounding someone
star qualityIndefinable performer appeal

likability · influence · persuasiveness · leadership · rapport · engaging · dynamic · inspirational · stage presence · electricity

technology

electromagnet

Wire-wound magnetic device

MRIMagnetic body imaging
hard driveComputer's internal storage device
speakerOne who talks

electric motor · generator · maglev · transformer · inductor · magnetometer · degausser · data storage

animal

mesmerism

Trance-inducing influence

hypnotismTrance-inducing practice
vital forceAnimating principle of life
suggestionIdea proposed for consideration

trance · séance · healing touch · rapport · influence · pseudoscience · somnambulism · clairvoyance

Categories

Physical Sciencesphysics, chemistry, astronomy, geology, meteorology
physics phenomenaresonance, oscillation, vibration, friction, conductivity
Victorian ScienceDarwin, Darwinism, evolution, electricity, galvanism
Fundamental Physicsgravity, electromagnetism, strong force, weak force, gravitational force
mineralogycalcite, quartz, feldspar, mica, olivine
Field physicsgravitational field, electric field, flux, intensity, point source

Opposites

physical force

magnetismrepulsion

Disgust or pushing-away force

diamagnetism · magnetic repulsion · demagnetization · antimagnetic

personal charisma

magnetismrepulsiveness

Quality inspiring strong aversion

repellence · repulsion · repugnance · obnoxiousness · offensiveness

force type

magnetismgravity

Mutual mass attraction

gravitation · electrostatics · strong nuclear force

Phrases

magnetic fieldForce zone around magnets
animal magnetismInnate power to attract
magnetic poleAttraction endpoint of magnets
magnetic northCompass-indicated pole direction
magnetic stripeEncoded data band
magnetic forcePull between poles

Family

magnetic, magnetize, magnetized, magnetite, magnetizing, magnetizes, magnetically, magnetised, electromagnetic

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