magnetism
gb/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/ us/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
B2
Engelsk
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Substantiv
technical
B2
property
1
force of magnets and magnetic fields
the force that makes magnets pull or push
Bruksmønster:
[the] magnetism of [something]
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse magnetism (a force/phenomenon) with a magnet (an object that produces it).
Synonymer
magnetic force (Highlights the force aspect rather than the whole phenomenon.)
Antonymer
repulsion (The opposite effect when objects push away rather than attract.)
Ordkombinasjoner
earth's magnetism
|magnetism of iron
|residual magnetism
|induced magnetism
|magnetic field
|magnetic force
|magnetic attraction
|magnetic flux
|strong magnetism
|magnetism changes
Temaer
science
|physics
|technology
Eksempler
- Magnetism makes the compass needle point north.
- Heating the metal reduced its magnetism.
- Scientists measured changes in Earth’s magnetism during the storm.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Magnetism makes a magnet attract iron.
- A compass works because of magnetism.
Substantiv
technical
C1
abstract
2
study of magnetic phenomena
the science of magnets and magnetic fields
Bruksmønster:
[study of] magnetism
Synonymer
magnetics (A technical term, often used in engineering contexts.)
Antonymer
nonmagnetic behavior (Describes materials or systems that do not show magnetic effects.)
Ordkombinasjoner
electricity and magnetism
|magnetism and electromagnetism
|the theory of magnetism
|a course in magnetism
|magnetism research
|classical magnetism
|quantum magnetism
Temaer
science
|education
|physics
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- We studied magnetism in science.
- Magnetism is part of physics.
Substantiv
C1
property
3
strong personal charm and appeal
a special charm that attracts people
Bruksmønster:
[someone]'s magnetism
Vanlig feil:
This is figurative; it does not mean literal magnets.
Synonymer
charisma (Often suggests social influence and leadership as well as charm.)
|
appeal (More general and less intense than magnetism.)
Antonymer
dullness (Lack of interest or attraction to others.)
Ordkombinasjoner
natural magnetism
|quiet magnetism
|sheer magnetism
|star magnetism
|aura and magnetism
|project magnetism
|lose your magnetism
|magnetism on stage
Temaer
emotions
|relationships
|social
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- She has a lot of magnetism.
- His magnetism attracts people.
Substantiv
C1
state
4
mutual attraction between people
a strong attraction between two people
Bruksmønster:
magnetism between [two people]
Synonymer
chemistry (Very common for romantic/sexual connection; slightly broader.)
|
attraction (More general and can be one-sided.)
Antonymer
lack of chemistry (No feeling of connection or attraction.)
Ordkombinasjoner
instant magnetism
|sexual magnetism
|obvious magnetism
|unmistakable magnetism
|feel the magnetism
|magnetism between them
|magnetism between the two
|a spark of magnetism
Temaer
relationships
|emotions
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- There is magnetism between them.
- They felt magnetism at once.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
magnetism
IPA
GB/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
US/mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
Stavelser og trykk
mag - net - ism (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (mag)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: magnetism
- Plural: magnetism
Ordfamilie
Related words
magnetically
adverb B2
magnetization
noun
Advanced or less common
electromagnet
noun
electromagnetic
adjective C1
Uttrykk
animal magnetism
1/ˈænəməl mˈæɡnɪtˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
strong sexual charm
strong, sexy charm
Eksempler
- 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
Eksempler
- 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.