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mag·net
 magnet
- pronunciation:
- maeg
niht
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an object that attracts iron and some other materials by virtue of a natural or induced force field surrounding it. (See electromagnet.)
In science today, the teacher showed how she could pick up objects with magnets.
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| definition 2: |
someone, something, or some idea that tends to attract people.
India is a magnet for Americans and Europeans who are interested in Eastern religion and mysticism. |
| related words: |
lure |
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