| magnetiferous | Producing or conducting magnetism. Origin: L. Magnes, -etis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| magnetism | The property, quality, or state, of being magnetic; the manifestation of the force in nature which is seen in a magnet. 2. The science which treats of magnetic phenomena. 3. Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections. "By the magnetism of interest our affections are irresistibly attracted." Animal magnetism, a force, more or less analogous to magnetism, which, it has been alleged, is produced in animal tissues, and passes from one body to another with or without actual contact. The existence of such a force, and its potentiality for the cure of disease, were asserted by Mesmer in 1775. His theories and methods were afterwards called mesmerism, a name which has been popularly applied to theories and claims not put forward by Mesmer himself. See Mesmerism, Biology, Od, Hypnotism. Terrestrial magnetism, the magnetic force exerted by the earth, and recognised by its effect upon magnetized needles and bars. Origin: Cf. F. Magnetisme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| magnetist | One versed in magnetism. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| magnetite | <chemical> An oxide of iron (Fe3O4) occurring in isometric crystals, also massive, of a black colour and metallic luster. It is readily attracted by a magnet and sometimes possesses polarity, being then called loadstone. It is an important iron ore. Synonym: magnetic iron. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| magnetizable | Capable of magnetized. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| magnetization | The act of magnetizing, or the state of being magnetized. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| magnetize | 1. To communicate magnetic properties to; as, to magnetize a needle. 2. To attract as a magnet attracts, or like a magnet; to move; to influence. "Fascinated, magnetized, as it were, by his character." (Motley) 3. To bring under the influence of animal magnetism. Origin: Cf. F. Magnetiser. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| magnetizee | A person subjected to the influence of animal magnetism. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| magnetizer | One who, or that which, imparts magnetism. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| magneto- | <prefix> A prefix meaning pertaining to, produced by, or in some way connected with, magnetism. See: magnet. (29 Oct 1998) |
| magneto-electric | <physics> Pertaining to, or characterised by, electricity by the action of magnets; as, magneto-electric induction. Magneto-electric machine, a form of dynamo-electric machine in which the field is maintained by permanent steel magnets instead of electromagnets. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| magneto-electrical | <physics> Pertaining to, or characterised by, electricity by the action of magnets; as, magneto-electric induction. Magneto-electric machine, a form of dynamo-electric machine in which the field is maintained by permanent steel magnets instead of electromagnets. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| magneto-electricity | 1. Electricity evolved by the action of magnets. 2. <physics> That branch of science which treats of the development of electricity by the action of magnets; the counterpart of electromagnetism. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| magnetocardiography | Measurement of the magnetic field of the heart, produced by the same ionic currents that generate the electrocardiogram, and showing characteristic P, QRS, T, and U waves. (05 Mar 2000) |
| magnetoencephalogram | A gauss-time record of the magnetic field of the brain. (05 Mar 2000) |