magnetism, magnetics
(noun) the branch of science that studies magnetism
magnetism, magnetic attraction, magnetic force
(noun) attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
Source: WordNet® 3.1
magnetism (countable and uncountable, plural magnetisms)
(physics) The property of being magnetic.
(physics) The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.
Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections.
• (property of being magnetic): magneticness
Source: Wiktionary
Mag"net*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. magnétisme.]
Definition: The property, quality, or state, of being magnetic; the manifestation of the force in nature which is seen in a magnet.
2. The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.
3. Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections. "By the magnetism of interest our affections are irresistibly attracted." Glanvill. Animal magnetism, a force, more or less analogous to magnetism, which, it has been alleged, is produced in animal tissues, and passes from one body to another with or without actual contact. The existence of such a force, and its potentiality for the cure of disease, were asserted by Mesmer in 1775. His theories and methods were afterwards called mesmerism, a name which has been popularly applied to theories and claims not put forward by Mesmer himself. See Mesmerism, Biology, Od, Hypnotism.
– Terrestrial magnetism, the magnetic force exerted by the earth, and recognized by its effect upon magnetized needles and bars.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 November 2024
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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
