magnetism

The class of phenomena exhibited by a magnetic field.

The study of magnets and their effects.

The force exerted by a magnetic field.

Unusual power to attract, fascinate, or influence.

Animal magnetism.

That peculiar property occasionally possessed by certain bodies (more especially by iron and steel) whereby, under certain circumstances, they naturally attract or repel one another according to determinate laws.

That branch of science which treats of the properties of the magnet, and of magnetic phenomena in general.

Attractive power; capacity for exciting sympathetic interest or attention: as, the magnetism of eloquence; personal magnetism.

See mesmerism and hypnotism.