magnet
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In one part of the conveyor system, a vibrating panel called an eddy current creates a sort of reverse magnet that repels nonferrous materials like aluminum beverage cans into their own collection area.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
While Beijing holds roughly half of global rare-earth reserves, it controls more than 90% of processing and magnet production, giving it a dominating influence over global supply chains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
It’s been a magnet for developers because of the cheap land, available power, fiber lines and, importantly, its lack of local business restrictions.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
There are no immediate solutions to the challenge: building an integrated mining to battery pack or magnet manufacturing supply chain can take longer than a decade.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Gilbert was the first to recognize that the Earth itself is a magnet, and that this is why the compass needle points to the north.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing magnet
Electricity and Magnetism - Introductory
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Physics - Introductory
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