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magnetism

magnetism

1 4.9
The area of science that studies how magnets work and their effects
  • noun
  • /ˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : magnetismo
  • The study of magnetism involves understanding how magnets interact with each other and with different materials.
  • electricity and magnetism
  • surface magnetism
  • magnetism and superconductivity

So in fact it was a great discovery because Maxwell unified electricity, magnetism and optics with a real stroke of genius.

Examples

  • The second kind of magnetism is called diamagnetism.

  • The practical realities associated with the field of magnetism are well explained in Spaldin's book.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Now, in electricity and magnetism, it's normal.

  • So I told you the whole thing with magnetism is going to contain two parts, just like with electricity.

  • We had magnetism, electric batteries and metal wire.

  • The seminars will cover topics such as electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.

    Academic text (1991)

  • The amount of magnetism is increased by how magnetically permeable the core material is.

    The Fabelmans (2022)

  • During this period, the series has provided an excellent study of the interaction between magnetism and superconductivity and also has opened up new areas of research.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Thomas Davenport had no prior knowledge of discoveries in magnetism and electricity when this new process stimulated his interest.

    Academic text (2000)

  • Henry had started his pioneering work in electricity and magnetism as a professor at Albany Academy in 1826.

    Academic text (2000)

Synonyms

magnetics
vsmagnetism
  • Specialized
3 7.2

The study of magnets and how they behave

is the branch focusing on properties and effects of those forces and fields

Compounds

animal magnetism
4 6.8

A natural charm that makes other people like and notice someone

personal magnetism
1 5.8

A strong attractive quality that makes people like and follow someone

Surface Forms

magnetism singular
magnetisms plural

Morphology

magnetism = magnet (transparent) = magnet + ism

Formed by adding the suffix '-ism' to 'magnet' to indicate the field of study or subject area, a standard and predictable noun formation.

Etymology

Magnetism also names the branch of science that studies that same 'pull' and how magnets work. That's why people say they study magnetism when they learn about magnets and magnetic fields.