English dictionary
magnet
/'m/&/gn/I/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or magnetic ore, Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) which has the property of attracting iron and some of its ores, and, when freely suspended, of pointing to the poles; -- called also <i>natural magnet</i>.
Source: webster1913