Magnetism

Pronunciation: /ˈmæɡnəˌtɪzəm/

Magnetism (noun)

  1. A force that attracts or repels certain materials, caused by moving charges and magnetic fields.
  2. The way a magnetic field affects objects, such as changing direction of a compass needle.

Examples

  • The magnetism pulls the metal toward it.
  • The magnetism pushes the two magnets apart.