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Meaning of "magnet" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MAGNET

Via Latin from Greek magnēs, shortened from ho Magnēs lithos the Magnesian stone.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MAGNET

magnet  [ˈmæɡnɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MAGNET

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Magnet is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MAGNET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Magnet

A magnet is a material or object that produces a magnetic field. This magnetic field is invisible but is responsible for the most notable property of a magnet: a force that pulls on other ferromagnetic materials, such as iron, and attracts or repels other magnets. A permanent magnet is an object made from a material that is magnetized and creates its own persistent magnetic field. An everyday example is a refrigerator magnet used to hold notes on a refrigerator door. Materials that can be magnetized, which are also the ones that are strongly attracted to a magnet, are called ferromagnetic. These include iron, nickel, cobalt, some alloys of rare earth metals, and some naturally occurring minerals such as lodestone. Although ferromagnetic materials are the only ones attracted to a magnet strongly enough to be commonly considered magnetic, all other substances respond weakly to a magnetic field, by one of several other types of magnetism. Ferromagnetic materials can be divided into magnetically "soft" materials like annealed iron, which can be magnetized but do not tend to stay magnetized, and magnetically "hard" materials, which do.

Definition of magnet in the English dictionary

The definition of magnet in the dictionary is a person or thing that exerts a great attraction.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MAGNET


antiferromagnet
ˌæntɪˌfɛrəʊˈmæɡnɪt
Bennett
ˈbɛnɪt
bonnet
ˈbɒnɪt
cabinet
ˈkæbɪnɪt
cygnet
ˈsɪɡnɪt
definite
ˈdɛfɪnɪt
diamagnet
ˈdaɪəˌmæɡnɪt
electromagnet
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈmæɡnɪt
granite
ˈɡrænɪt
hornet
ˈhɔːnɪt
infinite
ˈɪnfɪnɪt
knit
nɪt
minute
ˈmɪnɪt
paramagnet
ˈpærəˌmæɡnɪt
passionate
ˈpæʃənɪt
planet
ˈplænɪt
senate
ˈsɛnɪt
signet
ˈsɪɡnɪt
unfortunate
ʌnˈfɔːtʃənɪt
unit
ˈjuːnɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MAGNET

magnesium oxide
magnet school
magnet steel
magnetar
magnetic
magnetic anomaly
magnetic bottle
magnetic bubble
magnetic card reader
magnetic character reader
magnetic compass
magnetic confinement
magnetic constant
magnetic course
magnetic declination
magnetic dip
magnetic dipole moment
magnetic disk
magnetic domain
magnetic epoch

WORDS THAT END LIKE MAGNET

beignet
carnet
dragnet
Ethernet
ferrimagnet
ferromagnet
field magnet
fishnet
fridge magnet
garnet
internet
intranet
Janet
Monet
net
permanent magnet
the internet
the Red Planet
Usenet
Writer to the Signet

Synonyms and antonyms of magnet in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «magnet» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MAGNET

Find out the translation of magnet to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of magnet from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «magnet» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

磁铁
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

imán
570 millions of speakers

English

magnet
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चुंबक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَغْنَطِيسٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

магнит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ímã
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চুম্বক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

aimant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Magnet
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Magnet
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

磁石
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자석
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Magnet
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nam châm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காந்தம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लोहचुंबक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mıknatıs
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

calamita
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

magnes
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

магніт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

magnet
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μαγνήτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Magnet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

magnet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

magnet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of magnet

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MAGNET»

The term «magnet» is very widely used and occupies the 490 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MAGNET» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about magnet

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10 QUOTES WITH «MAGNET»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word magnet.
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Devon Bostick
The Canadian circle in L.A. is really close. There's a magnet effect where we all just huddle together somehow. It's one big Canadian family, really.
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Robert Carlyle
Acting, the arts in general, is a magnet for the wounded of society.
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Janine di Giovanni
Lake Como has always been a magnet for the elite.
4
Kim Edwards
It's kind of a mysterious process, but something will catch my attention, and I'll make a note about it. I may even write a few pages about it, and then I'll put it aside, but I'll sort of keep it in mind. Then as time goes on, other things will gather to it as if it's a magnet, almost, and eventually, there's enough to make the story.
5
Ashley Greene
I went to a public high school with a magnet program for law and psychology. But right before my junior year, I decided that I wanted to leave and become an actress, so I graduated early and moved out to L.A.
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Herbie Hancock
It pulled me like a magnet, jazz did, because it was a way that I could express myself.
7
Kevin Hart
I'm a Buffalo wing magnet, a sandwich fanatic, a cheesesteak guy. But I'll only get a cheesesteak in Philadelphia. No one else does it right.
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Hermann von Helmholtz
Iron which is brought near a spiral of copper wire, traversed by an electrical current, becomes magnetic, and then attracts other pieces of iron, or a suitably placed steel magnet.
9
James Hetfield
Just like the poles of a magnet, some people are drawn to death and others are repulsed by it, but we all have to deal with it.
10
Brian d'Arcy James
I know how I felt when I saw things like 'Fame' on television when I was growing up and how that was an exceptional magnet for me to want to explore the theater. I can only assume that 'Smash' is doing that for anyone who is halfway interested in theater already.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MAGNET»

Discover the use of magnet in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to magnet and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Magnet Book
Hours of entertainment and information on magnets.
Shar Levine, Leslie Johnstone, 1998
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Permanent Magnet Synchronous and Brushless DC Motor Drives
This book is divided into three parts—fundamentals of PM synchronous and brushless dc machines, power devices, inverters; PM synchronous motor drives, and brushless dc motor drives.
Ramu Krishnan, 2009
3
Man Magnet: How to Be the Best Woman You Can Be in Order to ...
You can be that woman that guys go ga-ga for. All you have to do is utilize what you've got. This book can help you do just that.
Romy Miller, 2010
4
The Jerk Magnet
Can Chelsea come up with a plan to get his attention? Or will her new image ruin everything? Melody Carlson is the award-winning author of more than 200 books, including Never Been Kissed and Double Take.
Melody Carlson, 2012
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Axial Flux Permanent Magnet Brushless Machines
The role of axial flux PM brushless machines is increasing especially in applications where integration of motors with other mechanical parts is imperative.This book deals with the analysis, construction, design, control and applications of ...
Jacek F. Gieras, Rong-Jie Wang, Maarten J. Kamper, 2008
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What Makes a Magnet?
True Kelley's charming illustrations will entertain readers as they discover for themselves what makes a magnet. Hands-on activities include making a magnet and compass.
Franklyn M. Branley, 1996
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Permanent Magnet Motor Technology: Design and Applications, ...
This 3rd edition of a bestselling reference has been thoroughly revised to include: Chapters on high speed motors and micromotors Advances in permanent magnet motor technology Additional numerical examples and illustrations An increased ...
Jacek F. Gieras, 2011
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Geek Magnet
Everybody loves KJ. Especially the geeks. See, KJ Miller is super nice, smart, pretty, the stage manager of her high school's spring musical . . . and a total geek magnet.
Kieran Scott, 2008
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Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motor Drives and Controls
Electrical engineering students, electrical technicians, and control engineers can also use this book as an introduction to key BLDC motor drive concepts. Companion website for the book: www.wiley.com/go/xia/dcmotor
Chang-liang Xia, 2012
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Permanent Magnet and Electromechanical Devices: Materials, ...
This book is written for use as a text or reference by researchers, engineers, professors, and students engaged in the research, development, study, and manufacture of permanent magnets and electromechanical devices.
Edward P. Furlani, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MAGNET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term magnet is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Magnet Agency Is Hiring An Agent / Junior Agent In NYC …
The Magnet Agency is fast-paced office representing talented artists with recognizable work in fashion, film, music, commercials, and ... «Fashionista, Jul 15»
2
Bomb alert after boy, 10, fishes live grenade out of canal with a magnet
A BOY of 10 sparked an alert when he dropped a powerful magnet into a canal in the hope of finding sunken treasure – and pulled out a live ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
CentraState Medical Center achieves national Magnet recognition …
CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, N.J., has achieved Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for the third time. «Nurse.com, Jul 15»
4
Five tips to make your company a talent magnet - Livemint
Five tips to make your company a talent magnet. Recruiting and retaining talent is critical to the success of a start-up and is increasingly difficult. «Livemint, Jul 15»
5
The Jaded Heat Magnet: The Wrestling Apocalypse is Upon Us …
Warning: The following column is for mature readers. It contains content and views which are soley of the author, Jaded Seth Malice, and Inside ... «Inside Pulse, Jul 15»
6
Former St. Paul magnet schools lose their appeal to parents …
In 2011 and 2012, the St. Paul school district identified several magnet schools as having weak programming, poor test scores or little racial ... «TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press, Jul 15»
7
Elmhurst Hospital earns Magnet recognition for nursing excellence
Elmhurst (Ill.) Hospital, a 259-bed facility in the Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare system, has achieved recognition as a Magnet hospital for nursing ... «Nurse.com, Jul 15»
8
Global Permanent Magnet Motor Market 2015-2019
A permanent magnet is made from ferromagnetic materials, and it creates its own magnetic field and retains magnetic properties. Permanent ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
9
Magnet Leisure Centre receptionist marks 40 years in the job
A popular receptionist celebrated her 40th anniversary working at the Magnet Leisure Centre on Tuesday. Surprise party for Jilly Jeffries' 40th ... «Maidenhead Advertiser, Jul 15»
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Sir Ben Ainslie's America's Cup base is a 'maritime magnet' says …
... is a 'maritime magnet' that will attract the very best in the industry. ... of maritime excellence for the marine industry and it's a maritime magnet. «Portsmouth News, Jul 15»

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