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magnetism
noun(mag-ne-tism)a class of physical phenomena that include the attraction for iron observed in lodestone and a magnet, are inseparably associated with moving electricity, are exhibited by both magnets and electric currents, and are characterized by fields of force
magnetism
noun(mag-ne-tism)a science that deals with magnetic phenomena
magnetism
noun(mag-ne-tism)an ability to attract or charm
magnetism
noun(mag-ne-tism)a mysterious force claimed by Mesmer to enable him to hypnotize patients
magnetism
noun(mag-ne-tism)a magnetic charm or appeal; especially : sex appeal