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Magnet

The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or magnetic ore, Fe3O4) which has the property of attracting iron and some of its ores, and, when freely suspended, of pointing to the poles; -- called also natural magnet.

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Attention 76% connected

The act or state of attending or heeding; the application of the mind to any object of sense, representation, or thought; notice; exclusive or specia…

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Solenoid 76% connected

An electrodynamic spiral having the conjuctive wire turned back along its axis, so as to neutralize that component of the effect of the current which…

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Characteristic 76% connected

Pertaining to, or serving to constitute, the character; showing the character, or distinctive qualities or traits, of a person or thing; peculiar; di…

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Device 76% connected

That which is devised, or formed by design; a contrivance; an invention; a project; a scheme; often, a scheme to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.

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Feature 76% connected

The make, form, or outward appearance of a person; the whole turn or style of the body; esp., good appearance.

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Magnetic 74% connected

Alt. of Magnetical

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Magnetic 74% connected

Alt. of Magnetical

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Magnetize 74% connected

To communicate magnetic properties to; as, to magnetize a needle.

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Magnetize 74% connected

To communicate magnetic properties to; as, to magnetize a needle.

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Core 70% connected

A body of individuals; an assemblage.

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Pole 70% connected

A native or inhabitant of Poland; a Polander.

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Attracter 92% connected

One who, or that which, attracts.

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Attraction 92% connected

An invisible power in a body by which it draws anything to itself; the power in nature acting mutually between bodies or ultimate particles, tending…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Attractor 92% connected

One who, or that which, attracts.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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