magnetic
gb/mæɡnˈɛtɪk/ us/mæɡnˈɛtɪk/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 3800
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
Having the power to attract metals
Able to pull metals like iron toward it because of magnetism.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is magnetic
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'magnetic' with 'electric', but electricity and magnetism are related yet different phenomena.
Visawe
magnetized (Specifically describes something that has been made magnetic.)
Vinyume
nonmagnetic (Describes a substance that is not affected by magnetic fields.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
magnetic field
|magnetic force
|magnetic attraction
|magnetic pole
Mada
science
|physics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone/something] is magnetic
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'magnetic' here with the literal physical property; context usually clarifies meaning.
Visawe
charming (Implies pleasantness and appeal, but not necessarily as intense as 'magnetic'.)
Vinyume
unappealing (Lacking qualities that attract or interest people.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
magnetic personality
|magnetic presence
|magnetic appeal
Mada
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Visawe
electromagnetic (Refers to phenomena involving both electricity and magnetism, not just magnetism.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
magnetic field strength
|magnetic resonance imaging
|magnetic properties
Mada
science
|physics
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
magnetic
IPA
GB/mæɡnˈɛtɪk/
US/mæɡnˈɛtɪk/
Silabi na mkazo
mag - net - ic (silabi 3)
Stress on 2nd syllable (net)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: magnetic
Familia ya neno
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
nonmagnetic
adjective
demagnetize
verb
Advanced or less common
magnetization
noun
demagnetization
noun
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- She has such a magnetic personality that people are drawn to her instantly.
- His magnetic personality helped him succeed in politics.