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Magnet Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Magnet? [n] a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field Synonyms \| Synonyms for Magnet: Related Terms \| Find terms related to Magnet: ambition \| artificial magnet \| bar magnet \| catch \| center of attraction \| center of consciousness \| center of interest \| cynosure \| dearest wish \| desideration \| desideratum \| desire \| electromagnetic lifting magnet \| field magnet \| focal point \| focus \| focus of attention \| forbidden fruit \| glimmering goal \| golden vision \| hope \| horseshoe magnet \| lodestar \| lodestone \| magnetic needle \| magnetite \| paramagnet \| plum \| point of convergence \| polestar \| prime focus \| prize \| solenoid \| temptation \| trophy \| wish See Also \| bar magnet \| core \| device \| electromagnet \| field magnet \| magnetic needle \| magnetic pole \| paramagnet \| permanent magnet \| pole \| solenoid \| static magnet Magnet In Webster's Dictionary \Mag"net\, n. [OE. magnete, OF. magnete, L. magnes, -etis, Gr. ? ? a magnet, metal that looked like silver, prop., Magnesian stone, fr. Gr. ?, a country in Thessaly. Cf. {Magnesia}, {Manganese}.] 1. The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or magnetic ore, {Fe3O4}) which has the property of attracting iron and some of its ores, and, when freely suspended, of pointing to the poles; -- called also {natural magnet}. Dinocrates began to make the arched roof of the temple of Arsino["e] all of magnet, or this loadstone. --Holland. Two magnets, heaven and earth, allure to bliss, The larger loadstone that, the nearer this. --Dryden. 2. (Physics) A bar or mass of steel or iron to which the peculiar properties of the loadstone have been imparted; -- called, in distinction from the loadstone, an {artificial magnet}. Note: An artificial magnet, produced by the action of a voltaic or electrical battery, is called an {electro-magnet}. {Field magnet} (Physics & Elec.), a magnet used for producing and maintaining a magnetic field; -- used especially of the stationary or exciting magnet of a dynamo or electromotor in distinction from that of the moving portion or armature.

Magnet Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Magnet?

[n] a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field

Synonyms | Synonyms for Magnet:

Magnet In Webster's Dictionary

\Mag"net\, n. [OE. magnete, OF. magnete, L. magnes,
-etis, Gr. ? ? a magnet, metal that looked like silver,
prop., Magnesian stone, fr. Gr. ?, a country in Thessaly. Cf.
{Magnesia}, {Manganese}.]
1. The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or
   magnetic ore, {Fe3O4}) which has the property of
   attracting iron and some of its ores, and, when freely
   suspended, of pointing to the poles; -- called also
   {natural magnet}.

         Dinocrates began to make the arched roof of the
         temple of Arsino["e] all of magnet, or this
         loadstone.                            --Holland.

         Two magnets, heaven and earth, allure to bliss, The
         larger loadstone that, the nearer this. --Dryden.

2. (Physics) A bar or mass of steel or iron to which the
   peculiar properties of the loadstone have been imparted;
   -- called, in distinction from the loadstone, an
   {artificial magnet}.

Note: An artificial magnet, produced by the action of a
      voltaic or electrical battery, is called an
      {electro-magnet}.

{Field magnet} (Physics & Elec.), a magnet used for producing
   and maintaining a magnetic field; -- used especially of
   the stationary or exciting magnet of a dynamo or
   electromotor in distinction from that of the moving
   portion or armature.

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