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Webster 1913 Edition

Magnetize

Mag′net-ize

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Magnetized
;
prep. & adv.
Magnetizing
.]
[Cf. F.
magnétiser
.]
1.
To communicate magnetic properties to; to make magnetic;
as, to
magnetize
a needle
.
2.
To attract as a magnet attracts, or like a magnet; to move; to influence.
Fascinated,
magnetized
, as it were, by his character.
Motley.
3.
To bring under the influence of animal magnetism.

Webster 1828 Edition

Magnetize

MAG'NETIZE

,
Verb.
T.
To communicate magnetic properties to any thing; as, to magnetize a needle.
Seven of Deslon's patients were magnetized at Dr. Franklin's house.

MAG'NETIZE

,
Verb.
I.
To acquire magnetic properties; to become magnetic. A bar of iron standing some time in an inclined position, will magnetize.

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