magnetized
/ˈmæɡ.nə.taɪz/ (bre, ipa) · [mˈæɡnɪtˌaɪzd] /ˈmæɡ.nə.taɪz/ (ame, ipa) · [mˈæɡnɪtˌaɪzd] /ˈmag-nə-ˌtīz/ (ame, mw)
magnetized — verb
- magnetizedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- magnetizeds3rd person singular
- magnetizeding-ing form
- magnetizededpast simple
1. to give a metal object the ability to attract iron or steel, usually by exposing
to give a metal object the ability to attract iron or steel, usually by exposing it to a magnetic field or by rubbing it against a magnet.
Mayumi magnetized the iron nail by rubbing it against a strong bar magnet.
magnetize + object + by + [method]
The assembly line uses a powerful coil to magnetize steel strips automatically.
A magnetized needle kept inside a compass will always point toward the north.
Noa showed the class how to magnetize a screwdriver with a permanent magnet.
Caio accidentally magnetized his watch when he placed it near the large speaker.
- magnetise
British English spelling; identical meaning and use
- demagnetize
removes all magnetic properties from an object
- degauss
technical term for demagnetizing, especially monitors or recording equipment
文法句型
magnetize + object
magnetize + object + by + [method]
用法筆記
Passive forms are frequent: 'be magnetized' describes the process or the resulting state. Active voice describes a specific action carried out by a person or a device.