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Magnetism vs Magnetical - What's the difference?

magnetism | magnetical |

As a noun magnetism

is the property of being magnetic.

As a adjective magnetical is

(obsolete) pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; magnetic.

magnetism

English

Noun

(-)
  • The property of being magnetic
  • The science which treats of magnetic phenomena.
  • Power of attraction; power to excite the feelings and to gain the affections.
    • (Webster 1913)

    Derived terms

    * electromagnetism

    magnetical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; magnetic.
    • a magnetical bar of iron
    a magnetical needle
  • Of or pertaining to, or characterized by, the Earth's magnetism.
    • the magnetic north
    the magnetic meridian
  • Capable of becoming a magnet; susceptible to magnetism.
    • the magnetic metals
  • Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.
    • a magnetic sleep
    (Webster 1913)