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What does magnetic mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word magnetic? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.
  2. Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.
  3. Determined by earth's magnetic fields.
  4. Having an extraordinary ability to attract.
  5. (archaic) Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.
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To demonstrate the first of these behaviors, hold a magnetic compass near a wire conducting a DC current.
It affixes to any outside surface of a car, and doesn't cause damage like magnetic signs or bumper stickers would.
Iron creates the magnetic field and copper wires carry away the current generated.
The most accurate atomic clocks available today use the cesium atom and the normal magnetic fields and detectors.
The aircraft's magnetic compass probably appeared to be working well, and setting up the astrocompass would have been a nuisance.
By touching the white boards or by using magnetic pointers teachers and pupils can alter and rearrange the information displayed.

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