magnetic
gb/mæɡnˈɛtɪk/ us/mæɡnˈɛtɪk/
B1
Engelsk
~ 3800
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adjective
B1
property
1
Having the power to attract metals
Able to pull metals like iron toward it because of magnetism.
Brugsmønster:
[something] is magnetic
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'magnetic' with 'electric', but electricity and magnetism are related yet different phenomena.
Synonymer
magnetized (Specifically describes something that has been made magnetic.)
Antonymer
nonmagnetic (Describes a substance that is not affected by magnetic fields.)
Ordforbindelser
magnetic field
|magnetic force
|magnetic attraction
|magnetic pole
Temaer
science
|physics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The compass needle moves because it is magnetic.
- This piece of metal is magnetic and sticks to the fridge.
- Magnetic materials are used in many electronic devices.
- The magnetic poles of the Earth influence navigation.
- Keep magnetic objects away from credit cards.
Læringseksempler
- The fridge door has a magnetic strip.
- A compass works with a magnetic needle.
- Iron is a magnetic metal.
- The Earth has a magnetic field.
adjective
B2
property
2
Having a strong personal charm
Making people feel very interested or drawn to you.
Brugsmønster:
[someone/something] is magnetic
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'magnetic' here with the literal physical property; context usually clarifies meaning.
Synonymer
charming (Implies pleasantness and appeal, but not necessarily as intense as 'magnetic'.)
Antonymer
unappealing (Lacking qualities that attract or interest people.)
Ordforbindelser
magnetic personality
|magnetic presence
|magnetic appeal
Temaer
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- She has a magnetic personality that draws everyone in.
- His magnetic presence filled the room.
- The actor’s magnetic charm made him a star.
- Her smile was warm and magnetic.
- He spoke with a magnetic confidence.
Læringseksempler
- The singer has a magnetic voice.
- Her smile is magnetic.
- He has a magnetic way of speaking.
- People like her because she is magnetic.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Related to magnetism
About magnetism or how magnets work.
Synonymer
electromagnetic (Refers to phenomena involving both electricity and magnetism, not just magnetism.)
Ordforbindelser
magnetic field strength
|magnetic resonance imaging
|magnetic properties
Temaer
science
|physics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The device measures changes in the Earth's magnetic field.
- Magnetic forces can act at a distance.
- Scientists study the magnetic properties of materials.
- The MRI scanner uses strong magnetic fields.
- Magnetic north is slightly different from true north.
Læringseksempler
- An MRI uses a strong magnetic field.
- A compass points north because of the Earth's magnetic field.
- We learned about the Earth's magnetic poles in science class.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
magnetic
IPA
GB/mæɡnˈɛtɪk/
US/mæɡnˈɛtɪk/
Stavelser og tryk
mag - net - ic (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (net)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: magnetic
Ordfamilie
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
nonmagnetic
adjective
demagnetize
verb
Advanced or less common
magnetization
noun
demagnetization
noun
Udtryk
magnetic attraction
1/mæɡnˈɛtɪk ətɹˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
Strong pull between two things or people
A strong force that pulls two things or people together, either physically or emotionally.
Eksempler
- There was an undeniable magnetic attraction between them.
- Magnetic attraction causes the paperclip to stick to the magnet.
magnetic field
1/mæɡnˈɛtɪk fˈild/
fixed phrase
technical
Area around a magnet with force
The space around a magnet where it can pull or push on things made of certain metals.
Eksempler
- The Earth's magnetic field protects us from solar radiation.
- A bar magnet creates a magnetic field around it.
magnetic personality
1/mæɡnˈɛtɪk pˌɚsənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
Very attractive personal character
A way of being that makes people like you and want to be near you.
Eksempler
- She has such a magnetic personality that people are drawn to her instantly.
- His magnetic personality helped him succeed in politics.