used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PERMANENT MAGNETS.--A permanent magnet is a piece of steel in which an electric force is exerted at all times.
actuates
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From this reading ELECTRO-MAGNET.--The electro-magnet, therefore, is the more useful, because the pull of the magnet can be controlled by the current which actuates it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading PERMANENT MAGNETS.--A permanent magnet is a piece of steel in which an electric force is exerted at all times.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PERMANENT MAGNETS.--A permanent magnet is a piece of steel in which an electric force is exerted at all times.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TWO KINDS OF MAGNET.--Generally speaking, magnets are of two kinds, namely, permanent and electro-magnetic.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE TWO KINDS OF MAGNET.--Generally speaking, magnets are of two kinds, namely, permanent and electro-magnetic.
ARMATURES
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From this reading MAGNETS, COILS, ARMATURES, ETC.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PERMANENT MAGNETS.--A permanent magnet is a piece of steel in which an electric force is exerted at all times.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ELECTRO-MAGNET.--The electro-magnet, therefore, is the more useful, because the pull of the magnet can be controlled by the current which actuates it.
for the reason that
From this reading ELECTRO-MAGNET.--The electro-magnet, therefore, is the more useful, because the pull of the magnet can be controlled by the current which actuates it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An electro-magnet is a piece of iron which is magnetized by a winding of wire, and the magnet is energized only while a current of electricity is passing through the wire.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ELECTRO-MAGNET.--The electro-magnet, therefore, is the more useful, because the pull of the magnet can be controlled by the current which actuates it.
COILSnounUS /kɔɪlz/
plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading MAGNETS, COILS, ARMATURES, ETC.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading ELECTRO-MAGNET.--The electro-magnet, therefore, is the more useful, because the pull of the magnet can be controlled by the current which actuates it.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading An electro-magnet is a piece of iron which is magnetized by a winding of wire, and the magnet is energized only while a current of electricity is passing through the wire.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading PERMANENT MAGNETS.--A permanent magnet is a piece of steel in which an electric force is exerted at all times.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading An electro-magnet is a piece of iron which is magnetized by a winding of wire, and the magnet is energized only while a current of electricity is passing through the wire.
electro-magnet
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From this reading An electro-magnet is a piece of iron which is magnetized by a winding of wire, and the magnet is energized only while a current of electricity is passing through the wire.
electro-magnetic
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From this reading THE TWO KINDS OF MAGNET.--Generally speaking, magnets are of two kinds, namely, permanent and electro-magnetic.
energizedverbUS /ˈenərdʒaɪzd/
past form of “energize” — cause to be alert and energetic
From this reading An electro-magnet is a piece of iron which is magnetized by a winding of wire, and the magnet is energized only while a current of electricity is passing through the wire.
ETC
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From this reading MAGNETS, COILS, ARMATURES, ETC.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading PERMANENT MAGNETS.--A permanent magnet is a piece of steel in which an electric force is exerted at all times.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading PERMANENT MAGNETS.--A permanent magnet is a piece of steel in which an electric force is exerted at all times.
usually; as a rule
From this reading THE TWO KINDS OF MAGNET.--Generally speaking, magnets are of two kinds, namely, permanent and electro-magnetic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PERMANENT MAGNETS.--A permanent magnet is a piece of steel in which an electric force is exerted at all times.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading An electro-magnet is a piece of iron which is magnetized by a winding of wire, and the magnet is energized only while a current of electricity is passing through the wire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PERMANENT MAGNETS.--A permanent magnet is a piece of steel in which an electric force is exerted at all times.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ELECTRO-MAGNET.--The electro-magnet, therefore, is the more useful, because the pull of the magnet can be controlled by the current which actuates it.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE TWO KINDS OF MAGNET.--Generally speaking, magnets are of two kinds, namely, permanent and electro-magnetic.
MAGNETnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading THE TWO KINDS OF MAGNET.--Generally speaking, magnets are of two kinds, namely, permanent and electro-magnetic.
magnetizedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪzd/
having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel
From this reading An electro-magnet is a piece of iron which is magnetized by a winding of wire, and the magnet is energized only while a current of electricity is passing through the wire.
MAGNETSnounUS /ˈmæɡnəts/
plural of “magnet” — (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading MAGNETS, COILS, ARMATURES, ETC.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ELECTRO-MAGNET.--The electro-magnet, therefore, is the more useful, because the pull of the magnet can be controlled by the current which actuates it.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading THE TWO KINDS OF MAGNET.--Generally speaking, magnets are of two kinds, namely, permanent and electro-magnetic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TWO KINDS OF MAGNET.--Generally speaking, magnets are of two kinds, namely, permanent and electro-magnetic.
and nothing more
From this reading An electro-magnet is a piece of iron which is magnetized by a winding of wire, and the magnet is energized only while a current of electricity is passing through the wire.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading An electro-magnet is a piece of iron which is magnetized by a winding of wire, and the magnet is energized only while a current of electricity is passing through the wire.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading THE TWO KINDS OF MAGNET.--Generally speaking, magnets are of two kinds, namely, permanent and electro-magnetic.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading PERMANENT MAGNETS.--A permanent magnet is a piece of steel in which an electric force is exerted at all times.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading ELECTRO-MAGNET.--The electro-magnet, therefore, is the more useful, because the pull of the magnet can be controlled by the current which actuates it.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading THE TWO KINDS OF MAGNET.--Generally speaking, magnets are of two kinds, namely, permanent and electro-magnetic.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading PERMANENT MAGNETS.--A permanent magnet is a piece of steel in which an electric force is exerted at all times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO KINDS OF MAGNET.--Generally speaking, magnets are of two kinds, namely, permanent and electro-magnetic.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading ELECTRO-MAGNET.--The electro-magnet, therefore, is the more useful, because the pull of the magnet can be controlled by the current which actuates it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading An electro-magnet is a piece of iron which is magnetized by a winding of wire, and the magnet is energized only while a current of electricity is passing through the wire.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading PERMANENT MAGNETS.--A permanent magnet is a piece of steel in which an electric force is exerted at all times.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO KINDS OF MAGNET.--Generally speaking, magnets are of two kinds, namely, permanent and electro-magnetic.
being of use or service
From this reading ELECTRO-MAGNET.--The electro-magnet, therefore, is the more useful, because the pull of the magnet can be controlled by the current which actuates it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PERMANENT MAGNETS.--A permanent magnet is a piece of steel in which an electric force is exerted at all times.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading An electro-magnet is a piece of iron which is magnetized by a winding of wire, and the magnet is energized only while a current of electricity is passing through the wire.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading An electro-magnet is a piece of iron which is magnetized by a winding of wire, and the magnet is energized only while a current of electricity is passing through the wire.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading An electro-magnet is a piece of iron which is magnetized by a winding of wire, and the magnet is energized only while a current of electricity is passing through the wire.
