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[()·しゃく()]
jishaku
noun, no adjective

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[()·せき()]
jiseki

English Meaning(s) for 磁石

noun, no adjective
  1. magnet
  2. compass

Definition and Synonyms for 磁石

Compass navigational instrument for finding directions
Synonyms: コンパス, 磁石, 羅針儀, 羅針盤
Magnet a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
Synonyms: マグネット, 磁石
Lodestone a permanent magnet consisting of magnetite that possess polarity and has the power to attract as well as to be attracted magnetically
Synonyms: 磁石

Meanings for each kanji in 磁石

» magnet; porcelain
» stone

Categories 磁石 is a member of

Device an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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Permanent Magnet a magnet that retains its magnetism after being removed from a magnetic field
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Navigational Instrument an instrument used for navigating
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Sample Sentences for 磁石

If you float a one yen coin on water and move a magnet slowly towards it then the coin will approach the magnet.
With the magnets mounted on their heads, they were unable to find their way home.
But the compass isn't in the head of the bee, it's in the body.
Charles Walcot investigated the magnetic compass bearing sense in pigeons.
But where is this compass?

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