magnetnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈmæɡ.nət/us/ˈmæɡ.nət/magnet noun [ C ] (OBJECT)
an object that is able both to attract iron and steel objects and also push them away
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Chemistry: metals & metalworking
- amalgam
- arc welding
- brass
- cast iron
- Duralumin
- ferromagnetic
- ferromagnetism
- gilt
- heavy metal
- magnetic
- magneto
- metallurgy
- metalwork
- pewter
- soldering iron
- spot-welding
- titanium
- tungsten
- weld
- welder
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Electricity & electronics
magnet noun [ C ] (ATTRACTION)
a person, place, or thing that other people feel strongly attracted to:
The United States has always acted as a magnet for people seeking fame and fortune.
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Attracting and tempting
- affinity
- allure
- arrest
- attract
- attraction
- charm
- charm offensive
- charm the pants off sb idiom
- counterattraction
- crowd-puller
- cute
- glitter
- pull
- pulling power
- reel
- reel sb/sth in
- seduce
- seduction
- spell
- tickle
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