Definition of magnet
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Examples of magnet in a Sentence
the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area
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From musical baby onesies to a Cliburn barbeque branding iron to magnets with Van Cliburn’s autograph, the Cliburn gift shop at Bass Hall has it all.
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Over the next few weeks the Muon g-2 team will test the equipment installed around the magnet, which will be storing and measuring muons for the first time in 16 years.
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Taylor said the Montgomery Ward previously was demolished, and he was especially encouraged by the removal of the Capital Center and A-1 motels, which police said were magnets for drug deals, prostitution and other crime problems.
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Water coasters, where riders in rafts sometimes travel uphill, propelled by high-pressure jets or magnets, are now the rage.
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Arthur has worked with the agricultural workforce since middle school, is chapter president of Future Farmers of America, teaches sixth-graders, and is a representative of the Business, Economic and Technology Academy magnet program at his school.
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Nonetheless, London is a magnet for wealthy Russians to invest in and make their homes.
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With a waterfall and spectacular views of the Potomac River, the Scott’s Run Nature Preserve in Northern Virginia is a magnet for hikers and anyone else looking to blow off steam during the long Memorial Day weekend.
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And the magnets that cause the flipping can be moved to different points on the coaster.
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Origin and Etymology of magnet
Middle English magnete, from Anglo-French, from Latin magnet-, magnes, from Greek magnēs (lithos), literally, stone of Magnesia, ancient city in Asia Minor
Other Physics Terms
magnet-
magneto-
Definition of magnet-
1 : magnetic force magnetometer
2 : magnetism : magnetic magnetoelectric magneton
3 : magnetoelectric magnetoresistance
4 : magnetosphere magnetopause
Origin and Etymology of magnet-
Latin magnet-, magnes
MAGNET Defined for English Language Learners
magnet
playDefinition of magnet for English Language Learners
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: a piece of material (such as iron or steel) that is able to attract certain metals
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: something or someone that attracts people or things
MAGNET Defined for Kids
magnet
playDefinition of magnet for Students
: a piece of material (as of iron, steel, or alloy) that is able to attract iron
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