magnetism
part of speech
noun (magnetism, uncountable)
meaning for a pupil
1) Magnetism is the invisible force that makes magnets pull iron and steel towards them and makes magnets pull or push each other. tree →
2) Magnetism can also mean a strong charm in a person that draws others to them. tree →
sense in the lessons
In science lessons: magnetism is a non-contact force (it works without touching, even through paper, water or a table); like poles (north and north) repel, opposite poles (north and south) attract; the Earth's magnetism makes compass needles point north. Magnetism is used in fridge magnets, scrap yard cranes, speakers, motors and maglev trains. Phrases: «the force of magnetism», «Earth's magnetism», «personal magnetism».
examples
- Magnetism is a force you cannot see. tree →
- We used magnetism to pick up paper clips. tree →
- Magnetism works through paper and plastic. tree →
- A compass uses the Earth's magnetism. tree →
- Electric motors use magnetism to spin. tree →
- The magnetism was strongest at the ends of the magnet. tree →
- Scientists study magnetism and electricity together. tree →
- The singer's magnetism drew huge crowds. tree →
note
Uncountable: «magnetism», not «a magnetism». Related: «magnet» (the object), «magnetic» (adjective). The strongest pull is at the poles (the ends) of a bar magnet. Only some metals are affected by magnetism.
In the corpora
- Magnetism passes through wood, paper, plastic and water, but a thick sheet of iron soaks most of it up.
- The Earth's magnetism comes from deep inside, where hot liquid iron swirls in the outer core like a giant dynamo.
- The Earth's magnetism is made by hot, liquid iron swirling in its outer core.
- Migrating birds find their way using the Sun, the stars, landmarks and the Earth's magnetism.
Trees and pragmatics
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