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Magnetized: meaning, definitions and examples

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magnetized

 

[ ˈmæɡnɪtaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical properties

Magnetized refers to an object that has been made into a magnet or has acquired magnetic properties. This can occur through exposure to a magnetic field, causing it to exhibit attraction to ferromagnetic materials.

Synonyms

attractive, magnetic

Examples of usage

  • The magnetized needle pointed north.
  • After being placed in a strong magnetic field, the metal became magnetized.
  • The magnetized materials can attract small iron filings.

Translations

Translations of the word "magnetized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 magnetizado

🇮🇳 चुंबकीय

🇩🇪 magnetisiert

🇮🇩 dimagnetisasi

🇺🇦 магнітизований

🇵🇱 magnetyzowany

🇯🇵 磁化された

🇫🇷 magnétisé

🇪🇸 magnetizado

🇹🇷 mıknatıslanmış

🇰🇷 자기화된

🇸🇦 مغناطيسي

🇨🇿 magnetizovaný

🇸🇰 magnetizovaný

🇨🇳 磁化的

🇸🇮 magnetiziran

🇮🇸 segulslega

🇰🇿 магниттелген

🇬🇪 მაგნიტური

🇦🇿 maqnitləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 magnetizado

Etymology

The term 'magnetized' originates from the word 'magnet,' which derives from the Latin 'magnes', meaning 'magnet' or 'lodestone'. Lodestone is a naturally magnetized piece of the mineral magnetite. The concept of magnetism has fascinated humanity since ancient times, with references to lodestones found in Chinese texts around 1000 BC. It was during the Renaissance that the study of magnetism became more scientific, leading to inventions like the compass, which utilized magnetized materials. The suffix '-ized' indicates a change or transformation, thus 'magnetized' denotes the process of becoming magnetic. Over time, the understanding of magnetism expanded, encompassing both its physical properties and its applications in modern technology.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,736, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.