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Attractable (Adjective)

Meaning

Capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet; "the magnetic chips of steel produced by a cutting tool are attractable by a magnet".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • Iron filings are attractable by a magnet, which is why they are often used in educational demonstrations of magnetism.
  • The metal shavings produced by the lathe are attractable by a strong magnet, making them easy to clean up.
  • The tiny metal particles in the mixture are attractable by a magnet, allowing them to be easily separated from the other components.
  • Magnets can also attract other metals that are attractable, such as nickel and cobalt, in addition to iron.
  • Some ferromagnetic materials are naturally attractable, while others require processing to become magnetized and attractable.

Related Words

  • Attract (verb)
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