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magnet
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/iˈmɐ̃/i·man
Definition
1A body that possesses natural or acquired magnetism, attracting objects made of iron, steel, etc.
Usage examples
“The magnet on the fridge held the note.”
“We used a strong magnet to separate the iron filings.”
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Common combinations
natural magnetartificial magnetmagnet fieldmagnet pole