magnetism
nounUK /ˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/
US /ˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/
Magnetism is the invisible force that makes magnets pull some metals or push other magnets away.
The magnetism of the fridge magnet held our shopping list in place.
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2. The special power to attract people or things.
Her magnetism made everyone want to sit near her at lunch.
3. The science that studies magnets and magnetic forces.
In science class we learned about magnetism and electricity.
4. The magnetic quality of the Earth that makes compasses point north.
Sailors used Earth's magnetism to find their way across the sea.