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magnetize

 

[ ˈmæɡ.nə.taɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To magnetize something means to induce a magnetic field in that object, enabling it to attract ferromagnetic materials. This process often involves aligning the magnetic domains of a material, turning it into a magnet.

Synonyms

charge, imbue, magnetise

Examples of usage

  • The technician will magnetize the iron rod to make it a permanent magnet.
  • You can easily magnetize small metal objects using a strong magnet.
  • The jeweler magnetized the tool to hold tiny metal pieces in place.

Translations

Translations of the word "magnetize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 magnetizar

🇮🇳 चुंबकीय बनाना

🇩🇪 magnetisieren

🇮🇩 memagnetisasi

🇺🇦 магнетизувати

🇵🇱 zmagnesować

🇯🇵 磁化する

🇫🇷 magnétiser

🇪🇸 magnetizar

🇹🇷 mıknatıslaştırmak

🇰🇷 자화하다

🇸🇦 تأثير مغناطيسي

🇨🇿 magnetizovat

🇸🇰 magnetizovať

🇨🇳 磁化

🇸🇮 magnetizirati

🇮🇸 segulmagna

🇰🇿 магниттеу

🇬🇪 მაგნიტიზება

🇦🇿 maqnitləşdirmək

🇲🇽 magnetizar

Etymology

The term 'magnetize' originated from the word 'magnet,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'magnes' and the Greek word 'magnēs lithos', meaning lodestone. Lodestone is a naturally magnetized mineral that has fascinated humankind for centuries. The process of magnetization has been known since ancient times, but the scientific understanding of magnetism developed significantly during the Renaissance period. In the 19th century, with the work of scientists like Hans Christian Ørsted and Michael Faraday, the principles of electromagnetism were established, further illuminating the process of magnetizing objects. The word 'magnetize' itself has been in use since the late 17th century, emerging as a critical term as modern science began to explore and harness magnetic forces in various applications such as industry and technology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,035, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.