Definition of magnetism

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Magnetism (n.) The property, quality, or state, of being magnetic; the manifestation of the force in nature which is seen in a magnet..

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Magnetically :: Magnetically (adv.) By or as by, magnetism..
Magnetizer :: Magnetizer (n.) One who, or that which, imparts magnetism..
Hysteresis :: Hysteresis (n.) A lagging or retardation of the effect, when the forces acting upon a body are changed, as if from velocity or internal friction; a temporary resistance to change from a condition previously induced, observed in magnetism, thermoelectricity, etc., on reversal of polarity..
Physics :: Physics (n.) The science of nature, or of natural objects; that branch of science which treats of the laws and properties of matter, and the forces acting upon it; especially, that department of natural science which treats of the causes (as gravitation, heat, light, magnetism, electricity, etc.) that modify the general properties of bodies; natural philosophy..
Biomagnetism :: Biomagnetism (n.) Animal magnetism.
Magnetics :: Magnetics (n.) The science of magnetism.
Electro-magnetic :: Electro-magnetic (a.) Of, Pertaining to, or produced by, magnetism which is developed by the passage of an electric current..
Magnetism :: Magnetism (n.) The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.
Magnetist :: Magnetist (n.) One versed in magnetism.
Oligist :: Oligist (a.) Hematite or specular iron ore; -- prob. so called in allusion to its feeble magnetism, as compared with magnetite..
Magnetiferous :: Magnetiferous (a.) Producing or conducting magnetism.
Magnetizee :: Magnetizee (n.) A person subjected to the influence of animal magnetism.
Medium :: Medium (n.) A substance through which an effect is transmitted from one thing to another; as, air is the common medium of sound. Hence: The condition upon which any event or action occurs; necessary means of motion or action; that through or by which anything is accomplished, conveyed, or carried on; specifically, in animal magnetism, spiritualism, etc., a person through whom the action of another being is said to be manifested and transmitted..
Pyromagnetic :: Pyromagnetic (a.) Acting by the agency of heat and magnetism; as, a pyromagnetic machine for producing electric currents..
Magnetize :: Magnetize (v. t.) To bring under the influence of animal magnetism.
Magneto- :: Magneto- () A prefix meaning pertaining to, produced by, or in some way connected with, magnetism..
Photomagnetism :: Photomagnetism (n.) The branch of science which treats of the relation of magnetism to light.
Diamagnetism :: Diamagnetism (n.) The science which treats of diamagnetic phenomena, and of the properties of diamagnetic bodies..
Mesmerism :: Mesmerism (n.) The art of inducing an extraordinary or abnormal state of the nervous system, in which the actor claims to control the actions, and communicate directly with the mind, of the recipient. See Animal magnetism, under Magnetism..
Magnetical :: Magnetical (a.) Of or pertaining to, or characterized by, the earth's magnetism; as, the magnetic north; the magnetic meridian..
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