Magnetised (Adjective)
Meaning
Having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel; "the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The metal rod became magnetised after being in close proximity to a strong electromagnetic field for several hours.
- To create a makeshift compass, the hikers carefully wrapped wire around a nail to make it magnetised.
- The scientists studied the properties of the newly magnetised alloy, observing its strength and durability.
- By overheating the magnetic material, the manufacturer inadvertently made it demagnetised instead of retaining its magnetised state.
- High-temperature experiments left the sample iron particles magnetised, attracting small steel shavings towards them.