magnetic

[mag-net-ik] / mægˈnɛt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

drawing, attractive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hypnotic irresistible seductive

WEAK

alluring appealing arresting bewitching captivating charismatic charming enchanting entrancing fascinating inviting mesmerizing pulling

Antonyms

WEAK

repellent repulsive

Example Sentences

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When the two atomic ensembles are placed in different locations, the resulting quantum state reflects the difference between the local magnetic or gravitational fields.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

The ability to manipulate these electronic states using magnetic fields could make cobalt a valuable platform for developing future devices that rely on controlling both charge and spin.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

This provides direct magnetic control over the charge carriers linked to the nodal lines, a capability that does not exist in non-magnetic nodal-line materials and is highly desirable for spintronic technologies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

To investigate the newly recognized structure, researchers combined multiple sources of data, including subglacial topography, geological observations, gravity measurements, magnetic data, seismic information, and models of the crust and lithosphere.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

It’s like all those subway tokens that became obsolete when New York started using magnetic cards instead.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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