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