magnet

noun/ˈmæɡnɪt/

Frequency rank: #5,824 most common English word

Meaning

An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts iron or steel.

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Example sentence

The science teacher used magnet to show how opposite poles attract each other.

Synonyms & related words

  • lodestone

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