magnetize

verb

mag·​ne·​tize ˈmag-nə-ˌtīz How to pronounce magnetize (audio)
magnetized; magnetizing

transitive verb

1
: to induce magnetic properties in
2
: to attract like a magnet : charm
magnetizable adjective
magnetizer noun

Examples of magnetize in a Sentence

Her performance magnetized the audience. the store's gorgeous window displays never fail to magnetize shoppers and sightseers
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Current drives magnetize small regions of a material to retain memory and that's fine – but the researchers are looking at single-molecule magnets (SMM) which can store data individually to unlock much greater density than ever before. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 June 2025 Proactive storytelling cushions crises, steady visibility magnetizes top talent, and timed launches lock critical facts in place before outside voices can distort them. Danielle Sabrina, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 For decades, scientists have been trying to understand why some rocks on the moon are strongly magnetized even though the moon has no magnetic field today. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 23 May 2025 Your bravest opinions will magnetize your perfect audience. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for magnetize

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of magnetize was in 1792

Cite this Entry

“Magnetize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetize. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

magnetize

verb
mag·​ne·​tize ˈmag-nə-ˌtīz How to pronounce magnetize (audio)
magnetized; magnetizing
1
: to cause to be magnetic
2
: to attract like a magnet : charm
magnetizable adjective
magnetization
ˌmag-nət-ə-ˈzā-shən
noun

Medical Definition

magnetize

transitive verb
mag·​ne·​tize
variants also British magnetise
magnetized also British magnetised; magnetizing also British magnetising
: to induce magnetic properties in
magnetizable adjective
also British magnetisable

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