Magnetism

Pronunciation

• UK enPR: mägnÄ•tÄ­zm, IPA: /ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.É™m/
• Hyphenation: mag + ne + tism

Origin

magnet + -ism

Full definition of magnetism

Noun

1. The property of being magnetic
2. The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.
3. Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections.

Derived terms

• electromagnetism