English Dictionary
◊ MAGNETIC
magnetic
adj 1: of or relating to or caused by magnetism; "magnetic forces"
2: having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron
or steel; "the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of
magnetic material" [syn: {magnetized}] [ant: {antimagnetic}]
3: capable of being magnetized [ant: {nonmagnetic}]
4: determined by earth's magnetic fields; "magnetic north";
"the needle of a magnetic compass points to the magnetic
north pole" [ant: {geographic}]
5: (physics) having the properties of a magnet; the ability to
draw or pull; "an attractive force"; "the knife hung on a
magnetic board" [syn: {attractive(a)}] [ant: {repulsive(a)}]
6: possessing an extraordinary ability to attract; "a
charismatic leader"; "a magnetic personality" [syn: {charismatic}]