magnetic force [电] 磁力
magnetic force[ noun ]
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
<noun.phenomenon>
magnetic force \magnetic force\ n.
The force caused by a magnetic field, a force which affects
objects having a magnetic field and objects in which a
magnetic field can be induced, such as ferromagnetic
substances; a magnetic force manifests itself as an
attraction for iron. It is associated with electric currents
and moving charged paticles as well as permanent magnets.
Syn: magnetism, magnetic attraction.
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