magnetism
gb/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/ us/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
B2
Englanti
Merkitykset
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Substantiivi
technical
B2
property
1
force of magnets and magnetic fields
the force that makes magnets pull or push
Käyttömalli:
[the] magnetism of [something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse magnetism (a force/phenomenon) with a magnet (an object that produces it).
Synonyymit
magnetic force (Highlights the force aspect rather than the whole phenomenon.)
Antonyymit
repulsion (The opposite effect when objects push away rather than attract.)
Kollokaatiot
earth's magnetism
|magnetism of iron
|residual magnetism
|induced magnetism
|magnetic field
|magnetic force
|magnetic attraction
|magnetic flux
|strong magnetism
|magnetism changes
Teemat
science
|physics
|technology
Esimerkit
- Magnetism makes the compass needle point north.
- Heating the metal reduced its magnetism.
- Scientists measured changes in Earth’s magnetism during the storm.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Magnetism makes a magnet attract iron.
- A compass works because of magnetism.
Substantiivi
technical
C1
abstract
2
study of magnetic phenomena
the science of magnets and magnetic fields
Käyttömalli:
[study of] magnetism
Synonyymit
magnetics (A technical term, often used in engineering contexts.)
Antonyymit
nonmagnetic behavior (Describes materials or systems that do not show magnetic effects.)
Kollokaatiot
electricity and magnetism
|magnetism and electromagnetism
|the theory of magnetism
|a course in magnetism
|magnetism research
|classical magnetism
|quantum magnetism
Teemat
science
|education
|physics
Esimerkit
- In physics class we covered electricity and magnetism.
- Her research focuses on magnetism in ultra-thin materials.
- The textbook has a chapter on magnetism and magnetic fields.
Oppijaesimerkit
- We studied magnetism in science.
- Magnetism is part of physics.
Substantiivi
C1
property
3
strong personal charm and appeal
a special charm that attracts people
Käyttömalli:
[someone]'s magnetism
Tyypillinen virhe:
This is figurative; it does not mean literal magnets.
Synonyymit
charisma (Often suggests social influence and leadership as well as charm.)
|
appeal (More general and less intense than magnetism.)
Antonyymit
dullness (Lack of interest or attraction to others.)
Kollokaatiot
natural magnetism
|quiet magnetism
|sheer magnetism
|star magnetism
|aura and magnetism
|project magnetism
|lose your magnetism
|magnetism on stage
Teemat
emotions
|relationships
|social
Esimerkit
- Her magnetism made people listen the moment she spoke.
- He has a calm magnetism that draws strangers in.
- The actor’s magnetism carried the entire film.
Oppijaesimerkit
- She has a lot of magnetism.
- His magnetism attracts people.
Substantiivi
C1
state
4
mutual attraction between people
a strong attraction between two people
Käyttömalli:
magnetism between [two people]
Synonyymit
chemistry (Very common for romantic/sexual connection; slightly broader.)
|
attraction (More general and can be one-sided.)
Antonyymit
lack of chemistry (No feeling of connection or attraction.)
Kollokaatiot
instant magnetism
|sexual magnetism
|obvious magnetism
|unmistakable magnetism
|feel the magnetism
|magnetism between them
|magnetism between the two
|a spark of magnetism
Teemat
relationships
|emotions
Esimerkit
- There was real magnetism between them from the first meeting.
- On screen, the two leads have incredible magnetism.
- Despite their differences, the magnetism between them was obvious.
Oppijaesimerkit
- There is magnetism between them.
- They felt magnetism at once.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
magnetism
IPA
GB/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
US/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
Tavut ja painotus
mag - net - ism (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (mag)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: magnetism
- Plural: magnetism
Sanaperhe
Related words
magnetically
adverb B2
magnetization
noun
Advanced or less common
electromagnet
noun
electromagnetic
adjective C1
Ilmaukset
animal magnetism
1/ˈænəməl mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
strong sexual charm
strong, sexy charm
Esimerkit
- The singer has undeniable animal magnetism on stage.
- His animal magnetism made headlines as much as his acting.
- She played the role with confidence and animal magnetism.
magnetism between (two people)
1/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm bɪtwˈin tˈu pˈipəl/
fixed phrase
strong attraction between two people
a strong attraction between two people
Esimerkit
- Everyone could see the magnetism between the two stars.
- The magnetism between them felt natural, not forced.
- Without magnetism between the characters, the romance doesn’t work.