magnetism

• Physikalisches Phänomen, bei dem Kräfte auf Eisen und andere magnetische Materialien wirken, oft im Zusammenhang mit elektrischen Strömen und Magneten; außerdem das Teilgebiet der Physik, das dieses Phänomen untersucht.

A physical phenomenon characterized by fields of force that attract iron, often associated with electric currents and magnets; also the branch of science that studies this phenomenon.

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1. Physical attractionB2formalscientific

   A physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

   Magnetismus

   • The magnetism of the Earth protects us from solar radiation.
   • Electromagnets use electricity to create magnetism.
   • The strength of magnetism decreases with distance from the magnet.

   Synonymeattractionmagnetic attractionmagnetic forcepull

2. Field of studyB2formalscientific

   The branch of physics that deals with the properties and effects of magnetic fields.

   Magnetismus

   • She is studying magnetism as part of her physics degree.
   • The textbook covers both electricity and magnetism.
   • Magnetism is a fundamental force in the universe.

   Synonymemagnetics