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ANSWER From the Related Link: magnet c.1440 (earlier magnes, 1398), from L. magnetum (nom. magnes) "lodestone," from Gk. ho Magnes lithos "the Magnesian stone," from Magnesia, region in Thessaly where magnetized ore was obtained. Spread from L. to most W. European languages (cf. Ger., Dan. magnet, Du. magneet, It., Sp., Port. magnete), but superseded in Fr. by aimant. Magnetism "personal charm" is from 1655; in the hypnotic sense it is from Mesmer (see mesmerize). ANSWER Some stones capable to attract and repeal each other, depending upon the relative position from one to another were found in an ancient Greek city, Magnesia ad Maeandrum. The Greek term magnēs(lithos), literally, stone of Magnesia, was converted into New Latin as magnet. The phenomenon presented by those stones was called magnetism.
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What does romesh mean?
is the latin word for awesome. those named romesh usually are endowed with a large and strong manhood and generates a natural attractiveness for women. wise men call 'romesh' a 'chick-magnet'.
How did magnet get his nick name in the book holes?
He was a theif, giving him the name magnet.
What is a sentence for nonmetal?
when a magnet does'nt stick to another magnet it is called non-metal
What is a sentence using the word magnet?
A magnet is a device that attracts iron or steel. I received an A+ on my test, so my mother posted it on the fridge with a magnet.
What is the verb of magnet?
magnetize
Who find magnet first and when?
A shepherd from Crete named Magnes was the one to find the magnet. The magnet was found in 600 B.C.
What kind of substance attract magnet?
a magnet Actually named magnetite, but it is a natural magnet.
Where is the first magnet found what its name?
'Magnet was first found one island named magnetia in Greece
What is the latin name for magnet?
As I recall, Lodestone (magnetite) was found in a place named Magnesia, hence magnet.
Why magnet is named as ferrous sulphide so?
Because you touch your self at night.
Why was King Drew Magnet High School named after Dr Charles Drew?
The reason why King Drew Medical Magnet High School of Medicine and Science was named after Charles Drew was because he was a Doctor and African American.he did much research that made a name for him.Also named after dr.king because of his influence on the community.
How heating demagnetises a magnet.?
A magnet works because the atoms of a magnet are all aligned in only a single uniform direction, in most cases due to the direction of north to south.Heating a magnet causes the alignment to be disturbed and be misaligned, thus losing its magnetic power.The temperature at which a heated magnet loses its magnetism is called the Curie Point named after Pierre Curie husband of Marie Curie.
Do magnets have an east and west pole?
No, magnets have a north and south pole. The north pole of one magnet is attracted to the south pole of another magnet, while like poles repel each other.
Who named magnet?
Captain James Cook when he sailed passed it in 1770 and the island caused the ships compass to deviate.
What are north and south ends of a magnet called?
The north and south ends of a magnet are called magnetic north pole and south pole. The ends are named such because of the Earth's North Pole and South Pole.
What temperature demagnetizes a magnet?
Does the Temperature of a magnet affect its strength
How many schools are named after the writer Sidney Lanier?
i dont know butmy school is named after "sidney lanier " which is an elementary magnet school i take art and dance classes
