Vocabulary Entry

magnetic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Having the power to attract or repel certain materials, especially metal, due to a magnetic field.

Example Sentences

"The magnetic force of the Earth keeps our compass pointing north."

"She wore a magnetic bracelet that claimed to improve circulation."

"We placed the magnetic strip on the refrigerator to hold up notes."

noun

Example Sentences

"The fridge magnet fell off because it was too weak."

"He used a strong magnet to retrieve the metal tool from the bottom of the lake."

"The magnet attracted all the metal shavings from the workbench."