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Magnetic vs Electromagnetic - What's the difference?

magnetic | electromagnetic |

As adjectives the difference between magnetic and electromagnetic

is that magnetic is of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism while electromagnetic is of or pertaining to electromagnetism.

magnetic

English

Alternative forms

* magnetical (dated) * magnetick (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism
    • a magnetic recorder
  • having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull
  • determined by earth's magnetic fields
    • magnetic north
    the magnetic meridian
  • having an extraordinary ability to attract
    • He has a magnetic personality.
  • * John Donne
    • she that had all magnetic force alone
  • (archaic) Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.
    • a magnetic sleep

    Synonyms

    * magnetised, magnetized * (having the properties a magnet) attractive, repulsive * (having an extraordinary ability to attract) appealing, attractive, charismatic, inviting, seductive

    Antonyms

    * antimagnetic * (determined by earth's magnetic fields ): geographic * (having an extraordinary ability to attract) repulsive

    Related terms

    * magnet * magnetically * magnetic field * nonmagnetic

    electromagnetic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to electromagnetism.

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