English Explanatory Dictionary

magnetize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make magnetic.
  2. To become magnetic.
  3. To hypnotize using mesmerism.
  4. To attract, allure or entice; to captivate or entrance.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæɡ.nɪ.taɪz/ /ˈmæɡ.nə.taɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-magnetize.wav

Word forms

magnetize magnetizes magnetizing magnetized magnetise

Etymology

From magnet + -ize.

Derived words

demagnetize electromagnetize magnetizability magnetizable magnetization magnetizee magnetizer remagnetize
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