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MAGNETISM
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The branch of science that studies magnetism
Synonyms:
magnetics; magnetism
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("magnetism" is a kind of...):
geophysical science; geophysics (geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
Synonyms:
magnetic attraction; magnetic force; magnetism
Classified under:
Nouns denoting natural phenomena
Hypernyms ("magnetism" is a kind of...):
attraction; attractive force (the force by which one object attracts another)
Attribute:
attractive (having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "magnetism"):
electromagnetism (magnetism produced by an electric current)
antiferromagnetism (magnetic field creates parallel but opposing spins; varies with temperature)
diamagnetism (phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the magnetic force; unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet)
ferromagnetism (phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel or cobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism when the field is removed)
paramagnetism (materials like aluminum or platinum become magnetized in a magnetic field but it disappears when the field is removed)
Context examples:
The expression for electrons’ intrinsic source of magnetism is known as ‘spin’.
(‘Magnetic graphene’ switches between insulator and conductor, University of Cambridge)
You will turn heads with your powerful magnetism.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
The scientists found that at the interface between a layer containing nickel and one with iridium, an unusual form of magnetism emerges that strongly affects the behavior of spin and orbital motion of electrons.
(Iridium 'loses its identity' when interfaced with nickel, National Science Foundation)
Magnetism from the arrangement of electron spins is used in most memory devices, and is important for developing new technologies such as spintronics, which could transform the way in which computers process information.
(‘Magnetic graphene’ switches between insulator and conductor, University of Cambridge)
Of course, you have to do your part to go out and circulate, especially once Mars enters your sign, from November 18 to January 3, bringing out your legendary magnetism.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Magnetism in two dimensions is almost against the laws of physics due to the destabilising effect of fluctuations, but in this material, it seems to be true.
(‘Magnetic graphene’ switches between insulator and conductor, University of Cambridge)
Mars will be in Scorpio all month, giving you presence and magnetism at holiday parties.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Backtracking a little, during the first week of February, Venus will be in Pisces, a placement that is considered ideal for Venus, for Venus exerts her greatest powers of love and magnetism when traveling in Pisces.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
