magnetize

verb

mag·​ne·​tize ˈmag-nə-ˌtīz How to pronounce magnetize (audio)
magnetized; magnetizing

transitive verb

1
: to induce magnetic properties in
2
: to attract like a magnet : charm
magnetizable adjective
magnetizer noun

Examples of magnetize in a Sentence

Her performance magnetized the audience. the store's gorgeous window displays never fail to magnetize shoppers and sightseers
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If all the north poles swiveled upward, say, the chain would become magnetized. Quanta Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025 The charging port is magnetized and incredibly simple to use. Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024 From that point on, the puck was magnetized to Vancouver’s defensive end. Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025 The whole thing is magnetized, which helps each piece click together easily and keeps your knives secure. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for magnetize

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of magnetize was in 1792

Cite this Entry

“Magnetize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetize. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

magnetize

verb
mag·​ne·​tize ˈmag-nə-ˌtīz How to pronounce magnetize (audio)
magnetized; magnetizing
1
: to cause to be magnetic
2
: to attract like a magnet : charm
magnetizable adjective
magnetization
ˌmag-nət-ə-ˈzā-shən
noun

Medical Definition

magnetize

transitive verb
mag·​ne·​tize
variants also British magnetise
magnetized also British magnetised; magnetizing also British magnetising
: to induce magnetic properties in
magnetizable adjective
also British magnetisable

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