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magnetico

magnetic

adjective mah-NYEH-tee-koh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: Greek magnetikos, of Magnesia

Usage Note

Magnetico describes both literal magnetic properties (campo magnetico = magnetic field, nastro magnetico = magnetic tape) and the figurative sense of an irresistible personality (una personalità magnetica). The feminine is magnetica, plural magnetici (m) / magnetiche (f — 'h' inserted to preserve the hard 'g').

Examples

"La Terra ha un forte campo magnetico."

Natural Translation

The Earth has a strong magnetic field.

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