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magnetism
The phenomenon by which materials will have either an attracting or repelling force with respect to other materials.

This occurs when electrically charged particles are in motion, either from their movement in an electric current or from their presence in a permanent magnet (a substance or object that retains its own magnetic properties).

Certain metals are observed to have a strong property of magnetism.

This entry is located in the following units: -ism, -ismus (page 32) magnet-, magneto- + (page 2)
(precursor of hypnotism, believed by Mesmer to involve animal magnetism)
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animal magnetism (s) (noun), animal magnetisms (pl)
The power to attract others with a physical presence.