Definition of magnetize

magnetizeverb

Magnange

/ˈmæɡnətaɪz//ˈmæɡnətaɪz/

The word "magnetize" comes from the Greek word "magnētis lithos," meaning "Magnesian stone," referring to a naturally occurring magnetic rock found near the city of Magnesia in ancient Greece. This stone, now known as magnetite, was observed to attract iron, a phenomenon that fascinated the Greeks. Over time, the word "magnet" evolved from "magnētis lithos," and the verb "magnetize" arose, meaning to impart magnetic properties to something. The word entered English in the 16th century, reflecting the growing understanding of magnetism and its applications.

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to make something metal behave like a magnet

làm cho kim loại nào đó hoạt động giống như nam châm

Example:
  • These rocks are magnetized by the ambient magnetic field.

    Những tảng đá này bị từ hóa bởi từ trường xung quanh.

  • A compass is really a magnetized needle.

    La bàn thực chất là một chiếc kim có nam châm.

to strongly attract somebody

thu hút mạnh mẽ ai đó

Example:
  • Cities have a powerful magnetizing effect on young people.

    Các thành phố có tác dụng thu hút mạnh mẽ đối với giới trẻ.