Associations to the word «Magnet»

Pictures for the word «Magnet»

Wiktionary

MAGNET, noun. A piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism.
MAGNET, noun. (informal) (figuratively) (preceded by a noun) A person or thing that attracts what is denoted by the preceding noun.
MAGNET SCHOOL, noun. A public school with specialized courses.
MAGNET THERAPY, noun. Magnotherapy

Dictionary definition

MAGNET, noun. (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field.
MAGNET, noun. A characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; "flowers are an attractor for bees".

Wise words

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