magnetize

• Verbe signifiant rendre un objet magnétique ou attirer comme un aimant, ou se trouver dans un état d'aimantation.

A verb meaning to make an object magnetic or to attract like a magnet, or to be in a state of becoming magnetized.

1. Impart magnetic propertiesB2formaltechnical

   To cause an object to become magnetic or to acquire magnetic properties.

   Aimanter

   • The blacksmith magnetized the needle by stroking it with a lodestone.
   • You can magnetize a screwdriver by rubbing it with a magnet.
   • The technician magnetized the iron bar for the experiment.
   • Certain metals can be permanently magnetized.

   Synonymesmagnetisepolarize

   Antonymesdegauss

2. Attract powerfullyB1formal

   To attract or draw someone or something strongly, as if by magnetic force.

   Attirer puissamment

   • Her dynamic personality magnetized the entire room.
   • The speaker magnetized the audience with his compelling story.
   • The new product magnetized customers from all over the world.
   • He seems to magnetize attention wherever he goes.

   Synonymesallureattractcaptivatecharmdrawenchantenthrallfascinatespellbind

   Antonymesdeterdissuaderepel