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magnetism

/ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/noun

उच्चारण मैग्नटिज़म

चुंबकत्व

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U] physics

    a physical property of some metals such as iron, which causes forces between objects, either pulling them towards each other or pushing them apart

    चुंबकत्व

    • the Earth's magnetism
    • the laws of magnetism
    • Magnetism was first observed in a stone called lodestone.
    + 2 more examples
    • Students learn about electricity and magnetism in Class 10.
    • Heating a magnet strongly can destroy its magnetism.
  2. 2

    [U]

    a quality that makes somebody attractive and powerful

    आकर्षण, चुंबकीय व्यक्तित्व

    • The leader's personal magnetism drew huge crowds.
    • The actor's magnetism made the audience watch every scene with attention.
    • The singer's magnetism filled the stadium with energy.
    + 2 more examples
    • He was a quiet man, but he had great personal magnetism.
    • Her magnetism made people trust her at once.

    Synonyms charisma charm allure appeal attraction

§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

magnetism (uncountable)

Magnetism is uncountable and takes a singular verb; do not write magnetisms.

'Magnetism' uncountable है और singular verb लेता है; 'magnetisms' न लिखें।

  • Magnetism is taught in Class 10 physics.
  • Magnetism is strongest at the poles of a magnet.

the magnetism of + noun (physical)

In science, the magnetism of an object means its power to attract iron and other metals.

विज्ञान में किसी वस्तु का 'magnetism' लोहे और अन्य धातुओं को आकर्षित करने की उसकी शक्ति है।

  • The magnetism of the iron bar was tested.
  • Heat can destroy the magnetism of a magnet.

personal magnetism (figurative)

Figuratively, magnetism is a quality of attraction in a person; it is usually preceded by personal, animal or sheer.

आलंकारिक रूप में 'magnetism' व्यक्ति का आकर्षण-गुण है; इससे पहले प्रायः personal, animal या sheer आता है।

  • The singer had enormous personal magnetism.
  • Gandhi's magnetism drew millions to the Dandi March.

magnetism vs magnet vs magnetic

Magnetism is the force, a magnet is the object that has it, and magnetic is the adjective.

'Magnetism' बल है, 'magnet' वह वस्तु जिसमें वह बल है, और 'magnetic' adjective है।

  • The magnet loses its magnetism if it is hammered.
  • Magnetic materials include iron and nickel.
+Collocations 4

adjective + magnetism

personalanimalearth'ssheernaturalgreat

  • The actor's personal magnetism filled the theatre.

verb + magnetism

loseshowproducepossessdemonstrateexert

  • A magnet loses its magnetism when it is heated strongly.

magnetism + preposition

magnetism ofmagnetism betweenmagnetism inmagnetism from

  • There was strong magnetism between the two poles.

branch of science

electricity and magnetismterrestrial magnetismelectromagnetismferromagnetism

  • Electricity and magnetism are closely related topics.
“More examples 6
  • Magnetism is the force that makes a compass needle point north.

चुंबकत्व वह बल है जो कम्पास की सुई को उत्तर की ओर इंगित कराता है।

  • Her magnetism was such that strangers stopped to listen to her speeches.

उसका आकर्षण ऐसा था कि अजनबी भी उसके भाषण सुनने रुक जाते थे।

  • Students did an experiment on magnetism in the school laboratory.

विद्यार्थियों ने स्कूल की प्रयोगशाला में चुंबकत्व पर एक प्रयोग किया।

  • Radhika explained that magnetism comes from moving electric charges.

राधिका ने समझाया कि चुंबकत्व गतिशील विद्युत आवेशों से उत्पन्न होता है।

  • The magnetism of the city draws young people from villages.

शहर का आकर्षण गाँवों के युवाओं को खींच लाता है।

  • Radhika drew a diagram of the lines of force to explain magnetism to her younger brother.

राधिका ने अपने छोटे भाई को चुंबकत्व समझाने के लिए बल-रेखाओं का चित्र बनाया।

!Common mistakes 1

✗ She has a great magnetism.

✓ She has great magnetism.

Do not use a or an before the uncountable noun magnetism.

Uncountable noun 'magnetism' से पहले 'a' या 'an' नहीं आता।

◇Word family
magnet nounmagnetic adjectivemagnetize verb