magnet
/ˈmæɡnɪt/
noun
A piece of metal that attracts other metal things
“The magnet stuck to the fridge.”
מגנט
Magnet is a noun in the everyday objects category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A piece of metal that attracts other metal things" In Hebrew, magnet translates to מגנט.
Example Sentences
- She stuck a magnet on the fridge to hold up her drawing.
- He found out that the magnet would not stick to the plastic toy.
- Some trains use powerful magnets to float above the tracks.
Did You Know? Magnets were discovered over 2,500 years ago in a region of Greece called Magnesia — which is where the word "magnet" comes from. Earth itself is one giant magnet, which is why compass needles always point north. The world's most powerful magnet is used in MRI machines at hospitals and is 140,000 times stronger than Earth's magnetic field.
Common Word Combinations
fridge magnetmagnetic forcebar magnetattract with a magnet
Related Words
attractmetalcompasselectricity
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