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Magnetised: meaning, definitions and examples

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magnetised

 

[ ˈmæɡ.nɪ.taɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical science

Magnetised refers to the process by which a material acquires magnetic properties. This occurs when the material's atoms align in a particular direction, allowing it to attract or repel other magnetic entities.

Synonyms

charged, magnetized, polarized

Examples of usage

  • The iron was magnetised after being exposed to a strong magnetic field.
  • She magnetised the needle to create a compass.
  • The technician magnetised the steel rods for the experiment.

Translations

Translations of the word "magnetised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 magnetizado

🇮🇳 चुंबकीय

🇩🇪 magnetisiert

🇮🇩 dimagnetisasi

🇺🇦 магнітизований

🇵🇱 namagnetyzowany

🇯🇵 磁化された

🇫🇷 magnétisé

🇪🇸 magnetizado

🇹🇷 mıknatıslaşmış

🇰🇷 자기화된

🇸🇦 مغناطيسي

🇨🇿 magnetizovaný

🇸🇰 magnetizovaný

🇨🇳 磁化的

🇸🇮 magnetiziran

🇮🇸 seguldræddur

🇰🇿 магниттелген

🇬🇪 მაგნიტური

🇦🇿 maqnitləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 magnetizado

Etymology

The word 'magnetise' originates from the Greek term 'magnētis lithos', which means 'Magnesian stone'. This term referred to a naturally occurring mineral that was known to attract iron, identified as lodestone. The concept of magnetism as a physical phenomenon became more defined during the Renaissance, leading to advancements in the study of magnets and magnetic materials. The suffix '-ise' is commonly used in British English, while in American English, the spelling 'magnetize' is preferred. The transformation from the mineral name to the action of imparting magnetic properties reflects the evolution of scientific understanding regarding magnetism as a force and its applications in various technologies.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,616 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.