A piece of iron or other material which has its component atoms so ordered that the material exhibits properties of magnetism, such as attracting other iron-containing objects or aligning itself in an external magnetic field
Examples:
Synonyms:
Lodestone
Magnetite
FAQ's
Is it magent or magnet?
The correct word is magnet
How to pronounce magnet?
The correct pronunciation is ˈmaɡnɪt
What does magnet mean?
A piece of iron or other material which has its component atoms so ordered that the material exhibits properties of magnetism, such as attracting other iron-containing objects or aligning itself in an external magnetic field