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magnetic

[mag-net-ik] / mægˈnɛt ɪk /


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Brian was 6 feet 4 and a moppy-haired brunette musician with magnetic stage presence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It rotates on its side, has an irregular magnetic field, and is surrounded by moons that may contain subsurface oceans beneath icy crusts.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Further out on the horizon, some elevator manufacturers are exploring the possibility of reshaping cities with magnetic-levitation, or maglev, technology, which uses powerful magnetic fields to lift and propel vehicles without physical contact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

In addition to biochemical control, external physical signals such as electric fields, magnetic fields, and light can direct how these robots move.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

“Each person’s key is their photo ID, which must contain a magnetic stripe.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti