magnetism

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The property of being magnetic.

   Earth is surrounded by a magnetosphere — an invisible bubble of magnetism generated by the powerful churning of molten metals at Earth’s core.

2. 2
   noun

   Animal magnetism.

   Mediums [...] should also realise that it is essential to lead a particularly abstinent life, and to conserve their magnetism.

3. 3
   noun

   the branch of science that studies magnetism

4. 4
   noun

   attraction for iron

5. 5
   noun

   The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.

6. 6
   noun

   Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections.

Etymology

From magnet + -ism.