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Magnetise: meaning, definitions and examples

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magnetise

 

[ ˈmæɡ.nə.taɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical process

To magnetise means to cause an object to become magnetic or to possess the properties of a magnet. This process involves aligning the magnetic domains of the material, allowing it to attract or repel other magnetic materials.

Synonyms

attract, charge, magnetize, magnetize

Examples of usage

  • The technician will magnetise the metal components for better performance.
  • You can magnetise a piece of iron by rubbing it with a strong magnet.
  • The Earth's core is believed to magnetise its surface.
  • To magnetise the tool, simply stroke it with a neodymium magnet.

Translations

Translations of the word "magnetise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 magnetizar

🇮🇳 चुंबकीय करना

🇩🇪 magnetisieren

🇮🇩 memagnetkan

🇺🇦 намагнітити

🇵🇱 namagnetyzować

🇯🇵 磁化する

🇫🇷 magnétiser

🇪🇸 magnetizar

🇹🇷 mıknatıs yapmak

🇰🇷 자기화하다

🇸🇦 مغنطة

🇨🇿 magnetizovat

🇸🇰 magnetizovať

🇨🇳 磁化

🇸🇮 magnetizirati

🇮🇸 segulmagna

🇰🇿 магниттеу

🇬🇪 მაგნიტიზირება

🇦🇿 maqnitləşdirmək

🇲🇽 magnetizar

Etymology

The word 'magnetise' originates from the Greek word 'magnētis lithos', which means 'magnetic stone'. The term referred to a naturally occurring mineral, magnetite, which has magnetic properties. As the study of magnetism grew in the 19th century, the term evolved to represent the action of inducing magnetic properties in materials. The spelling 'magnetise' is primarily used in British English, while 'magnetize' is the American spelling. This evolution reflects the broader scientific understanding and application of magnetism in technology and industry during the Industrial Revolution and beyond.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,259, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.