magnetic force

n.

1.

The force caused by a magnetic field, a force which affects objects having a magnetic field and objects in which a magnetic field can be induced, such as ferromagnetic substances; a magnetic force manifests itself as an attraction for iron. It is associated with electric currents and moving charged paticles as well as permanent magnets.

Noun

1.

magnetic force - attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force Synonyms: magnetic attraction, magnetism

antiferromagnetism, attraction, attractive, attractive force, diamagnetism, electromagnetism, ferromagnetism, magnetic, magnetic attraction, magnetism, paramagnetism

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