magnetic: Meaning and Definition of

mag•net•ic

Pronunciation: (mag-net'ik), [key]
— adj.
  1. of or pertaining to a magnet or magnetism.
  2. having the properties of a magnet.
  3. capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet.
  4. pertaining to the magnetic field of the earth: the magnetic equator.
  5. exerting a strong attractive power or charm: a magnetic personality.
  6. noting or pertaining to various bearings and measurements as indicated by a magnetic compass: magnetic amplitude; magnetic course; magnetic meridian.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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