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# magnetism

noun (magnetism, uncountable)

«magnetism» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Magnetism is the invisible force that makes magnets pull iron and steel towards them and makes magnets pull or push each other. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/magnetism/#m1)
2. Magnetism can also mean a strong charm in a person that draws others to them. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/magnetism/#m2)

### In the lessons

In science lessons: magnetism is a non-contact force (it works without touching, even through paper, water or a table); like poles (north and north) repel, opposite poles (north and south) attract; the Earth's magnetism makes compass needles point north. Magnetism is used in fridge magnets, scrap yard cranes, speakers, motors and maglev trains. Phrases: «the force of magnetism», «Earth's magnetism», «personal magnetism».

### Examples

- Magnetism is a force you cannot see. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/magnetism/#x1)
- We used magnetism to pick up paper clips. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/magnetism/#x2)
- Magnetism works through paper and plastic. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/magnetism/#x3)
- A compass uses the Earth's magnetism. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/magnetism/#x4)
- Electric motors use magnetism to spin. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/magnetism/#x5)
- The magnetism was strongest at the ends of the magnet. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/magnetism/#x6)
- Scientists study magnetism and electricity together. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/magnetism/#x7)
- The singer's magnetism drew huge crowds. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/magnetism/#x8)

### Note

Uncountable: «magnetism», not «a magnetism». Related: «magnet» (the object), «magnetic» (adjective). The strongest pull is at the poles (the ends) of a bar magnet. Only some metals are affected by magnetism.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «magnetism» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/magnetism/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«magnetism» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/magnetism.html) on Mova free.