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Animal magnetismAnimal An"i*mal, a. [Cf. F. animal.]
1. Of or relating to animals; as, animal functions.
2. Pertaining to the merely sentient part of a creature, as
distinguished from the intellectual, rational, or
spiritual part; as, the animal passions or appetites.
3. Consisting of the flesh of animals; as, animal food.
Animal magnetism. See Magnetism and Mesmerism.
Animal electricity, the electricity developed in some
animals, as the electric eel, torpedo, etc.
Animal flower (Zo["o]l.), a name given to certain marine
animals resembling a flower, as any species of actinia or
sea anemone, and other Anthozoa, hydroids, starfishes,
etc.
Animal heat (Physiol.), the heat generated in the body of a
living animal, by means of which the animal is kept at
nearly a uniform temperature.
Animal spirits. See under Spirit.
Animal kingdom, the whole class of beings endowed with
animal life. It embraces several subkingdoms, and under
these there are Classes, Orders, Families, Genera,
Species, and sometimes intermediate groupings, all in
regular subordination, but variously arranged by different
writers.
Note: The following are the grand divisions, or subkingdoms,
and the principal classes under them, generally
recognized at the present time: Armed magnetArmed Armed, a.
1. Furnished with weapons of offense or defense; furnished
with the means of security or protection. ``And armed
host.' --Dryden.
2. Furnished with whatever serves to add strength, force, or
efficiency.
A distemper eminently armed from heaven. --De Foe.
3. (Her.) Having horns, beak, talons, etc; -- said of beasts
and birds of prey.
Armed at all points (Blazoning), completely incased in
armor, sometimes described as armed cap-[`a]-pie.
--Cussans.
Armed en flute. (Naut.) See under Flute.
Armed magnet, a magnet provided with an armature.
Armed neutrality. See under Neutrality. artificial magnetMagnet Mag"net, n. [OE. magnete, OF. magnete, L. magnes,
-etis, Gr. ? ? a magnet, metal that looked like silver,
prop., Magnesian stone, fr. Gr. ?, a country in Thessaly. Cf.
Magnesia, Manganese.]
1. The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or
magnetic ore, Fe3O4) which has the property of
attracting iron and some of its ores, and, when freely
suspended, of pointing to the poles; -- called also
natural magnet.
Dinocrates began to make the arched roof of the
temple of Arsino["e] all of magnet, or this
loadstone. --Holland.
Two magnets, heaven and earth, allure to bliss, The
larger loadstone that, the nearer this. --Dryden.
2. (Physics) A bar or mass of steel or iron to which the
peculiar properties of the loadstone have been imparted;
-- called, in distinction from the loadstone, an
artificial magnet.
Note: An artificial magnet, produced by the action of a
voltaic or electrical battery, is called an
electro-magnet.
Field magnet (Physics & Elec.), a magnet used for producing
and maintaining a magnetic field; -- used especially of
the stationary or exciting magnet of a dynamo or
electromotor in distinction from that of the moving
portion or armature. Biomagnetic
Biomagnetic Bi`o*mag*net"ic, a.
Relating to biomagnetism.
Biomagnetism
Biomagnetism Bi`o*mag"net*ism, n. [Gr. ? life + E. magnetism.]
Animal magnetism.
ChampagneChampagne Cham*pagne", n. [F. See Champaign.]
A light wine, of several kinds, originally made in the
province of Champagne, in France.
Note: Champagne properly includes several kinds not only of
sparkling but of still wines; but in America the term
is usually restricted to wines which effervesce. CocagneCocagne Coc*agne", n. [F. cocagne, pays de cocagne; of
uncertian origin, cf. Prov. F. couque cake, Catal. coca, L.
coquere to cook; as if the houses in this country were
covered with cakes. Cf. Cook, Cockney.]
1. An imaginary country of idleness and luxury.
2. The land of cockneys; cockneydom; -- a term applied to
London and its suburbs. --Smart. DemagnetizationDemagnetize De*mag"net*ize, v. t.
1. To deprive of magnetic properties. See Magnetize.
If the bar be rapidly magnetized and demagnetized.
--Am. Cyc.
2. To free from mesmeric influence; to demesmerize. --
De*mag`net*i*za"tion, n. -- De*mag"net*i`zer, n. DemagnetizeDemagnetize De*mag"net*ize, v. t.
1. To deprive of magnetic properties. See Magnetize.
If the bar be rapidly magnetized and demagnetized.
--Am. Cyc.
2. To free from mesmeric influence; to demesmerize. --
De*mag`net*i*za"tion, n. -- De*mag"net*i`zer, n. DemagnetizerDemagnetize De*mag"net*ize, v. t.
1. To deprive of magnetic properties. See Magnetize.
If the bar be rapidly magnetized and demagnetized.
--Am. Cyc.
2. To free from mesmeric influence; to demesmerize. --
De*mag`net*i*za"tion, n. -- De*mag"net*i`zer, n. Diamagnet
Diamagnet Di`a*mag"net, n. [Pref. dia- + magnet.]
A body having diamagnetic polarity.
DiamagneticDiamagnetic Di`a*mag*net"ic, a.
Pertaining to, or exhibiting the phenomena of, diamagnetism;
taking, or being of a nature to take, a position at right
angles to the lines of magnetic force. See Paramagnetic.
Diamagnetic attraction. See under Attraction. Diamagnetic
Diamagnetic Di`a*mag*net"ic, n.
Any substance, as bismuth, glass, phosphorous, etc., which in
a field of magnetic force is differently affected from the
ordinary magnetic bodies, as iron; that is, which tends to
take a position at right angles to the lines of magnetic
force, and is repelled by either pole of the magnet.
diamagneticAttraction At*trac"tion, n. [L. attractio: cf. F. attraction.]
1. (Physics) An invisible power in a body by which it draws
anything to itself; the power in nature acting mutually
between bodies or ultimate particles, tending to draw them
together, or to produce their cohesion or combination, and
conversely resisting separation.
Note: Attraction is exerted at both sensible and insensible
distances, and is variously denominated according to
its qualities or phenomena. Under attraction at
sensible distances, there are, -- (1.)
Attraction of gravitation, which acts at all distances
throughout the universe, with a force proportional
directly to the product of the masses of the bodies and
inversely to the square of their distances apart. (2.)
Magnetic, diamagnetic, and electrical attraction, each
of which is limited in its sensible range and is polar in
its action, a property dependent on the quality or
condition of matter, and not on its quantity. Under
attraction at insensible distances, there are, -- (1.)
Adhesive attraction, attraction between surfaces of
sensible extent, or by the medium of an intervening
substance. (2.)
Cohesive attraction, attraction between ultimate particles,
whether like or unlike, and causing simply an aggregation
or a union of those particles, as in the absorption of
gases by charcoal, or of oxygen by spongy platinum, or the
process of solidification or crystallization. The power in
adhesive attraction is strictly the same as that of
cohesion. (3.)
Capillary attraction, attraction causing a liquid to rise,
in capillary tubes or interstices, above its level
outside, as in very small glass tubes, or a sponge, or any
porous substance, when one end is inserted in the liquid.
It is a special case of cohesive attraction. (4.)
Chemical attraction, or
affinity, that peculiar force which causes elementary
atoms, or groups of atoms, to unite to form molecules.
2. The act or property of attracting; the effect of the power
or operation of attraction. --Newton.
3. The power or act of alluring, drawing to, inviting, or
engaging; an attractive quality; as, the attraction of
beauty or eloquence.
4. That which attracts; an attractive object or feature.
Syn: Allurement; enticement; charm. Diamagnetic attractionDiamagnetic Di`a*mag*net"ic, a.
Pertaining to, or exhibiting the phenomena of, diamagnetism;
taking, or being of a nature to take, a position at right
angles to the lines of magnetic force. See Paramagnetic.
Diamagnetic attraction. See under Attraction. Diamagnetically
Diamagnetically Di`a*mag*net"ic*al*ly, adv.
In the manner of, or according to, diamagnetism.
Diamagnetism
Diamagnetism Di`a*mag"net*ism, n.
1. The science which treats of diamagnetic phenomena, and of
the properties of diamagnetic bodies.
2. That form or condition of magnetic action which
characterizes diamagnetics.
Dragnet
Dragnet Drag"net`, n. [Cf. AS. dr[ae]gnet.]
A net to be drawn along the bottom of a body of water, as in
fishing.
electro-magnetMagnet Mag"net, n. [OE. magnete, OF. magnete, L. magnes,
-etis, Gr. ? ? a magnet, metal that looked like silver,
prop., Magnesian stone, fr. Gr. ?, a country in Thessaly. Cf.
Magnesia, Manganese.]
1. The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or
magnetic ore, Fe3O4) which has the property of
attracting iron and some of its ores, and, when freely
suspended, of pointing to the poles; -- called also
natural magnet.
Dinocrates began to make the arched roof of the
temple of Arsino["e] all of magnet, or this
loadstone. --Holland.
Two magnets, heaven and earth, allure to bliss, The
larger loadstone that, the nearer this. --Dryden.
2. (Physics) A bar or mass of steel or iron to which the
peculiar properties of the loadstone have been imparted;
-- called, in distinction from the loadstone, an
artificial magnet.
Note: An artificial magnet, produced by the action of a
voltaic or electrical battery, is called an
electro-magnet.
Field magnet (Physics & Elec.), a magnet used for producing
and maintaining a magnetic field; -- used especially of
the stationary or exciting magnet of a dynamo or
electromotor in distinction from that of the moving
portion or armature. Electro-magnet
Electro-magnet E*lec`tro-mag"net, n.
A mass, usually of soft iron, but sometimes of some other
magnetic metal, as nickel or cobalt, rendered temporarily
magnetic by being placed within a coil of wire through which
a current of electricity is passing. The metal is generally
in the form of a bar, either straight, or bent into the shape
of a horseshoe.
Electro-magneticElectro-magnetic E*lec`tro-mag*net"ic, a.
Of, Pertaining to, or produced by, magnetism which is
developed by the passage of an electric current.
Electro-magnetic engine, an engine in which the motive
force is electro-magnetism.
Electro-magnetic theory of light (Physics), a theory of
light which makes it consist in the rapid alternation of
transient electric currents moving transversely to the
direction of the ray. Electro-magnetic engineElectro-magnetic E*lec`tro-mag*net"ic, a.
Of, Pertaining to, or produced by, magnetism which is
developed by the passage of an electric current.
Electro-magnetic engine, an engine in which the motive
force is electro-magnetism.
Electro-magnetic theory of light (Physics), a theory of
light which makes it consist in the rapid alternation of
transient electric currents moving transversely to the
direction of the ray. Electro-magnetic theory of lightElectro-magnetic E*lec`tro-mag*net"ic, a.
Of, Pertaining to, or produced by, magnetism which is
developed by the passage of an electric current.
Electro-magnetic engine, an engine in which the motive
force is electro-magnetism.
Electro-magnetic theory of light (Physics), a theory of
light which makes it consist in the rapid alternation of
transient electric currents moving transversely to the
direction of the ray. Electro-magnetism
Electro-magnetism E*lec`tro-mag"net*ism, n.
The magnetism developed by a current of electricity; the
science which treats of the development of magnetism by means
of voltaic electricity, and of the properties or actions of
the currents evolved.
Field magnetMagnet Mag"net, n. [OE. magnete, OF. magnete, L. magnes,
-etis, Gr. ? ? a magnet, metal that looked like silver,
prop., Magnesian stone, fr. Gr. ?, a country in Thessaly. Cf.
Magnesia, Manganese.]
1. The loadstone; a species of iron ore (the ferrosoferric or
magnetic ore, Fe3O4) which has the property of
attracting iron and some of its ores, and, when freely
suspended, of pointing to the poles; -- called also
natural magnet.
Dinocrates began to make the arched roof of the
temple of Arsino["e] all of magnet, or this
loadstone. --Holland.
Two magnets, heaven and earth, allure to bliss, The
larger loadstone that, the nearer this. --Dryden.
2. (Physics) A bar or mass of steel or iron to which the
peculiar properties of the loadstone have been imparted;
-- called, in distinction from the loadstone, an
artificial magnet.
Note: An artificial magnet, produced by the action of a
voltaic or electrical battery, is called an
electro-magnet.
Field magnet (Physics & Elec.), a magnet used for producing
and maintaining a magnetic field; -- used especially of
the stationary or exciting magnet of a dynamo or
electromotor in distinction from that of the moving
portion or armature. Hydromagnesite
Hydromagnesite Hy`dro*mag"ne*site, n. [Hydro-, 1 + magnesite.]
(Min.)
A hydrous carbonate of magnesia occurring in white, early,
amorphous masses.
Magnes
Magnes Mag"nes, n. [L.]
Magnet. [Obs.] --Spenser.
MagnesiaMagnesia Mag*ne"si*a (?; 277), n. [L. Magnesia, fem. of
Magnesius of the country Magnesia, Gr. ? ? ? a magnet. Cf.
Magnet.] (Chem.)
A light earthy white substance, consisting of magnesium
oxide, and obtained by heating magnesium hydrate or
carbonate, or by burning magnesium. It has a slightly
alkaline reaction, and is used in medicine as a mild antacid
laxative. See Magnesium.
Magnesia alba [L.] (Med. Chem.), a bulky white amorphous
substance, consisting of a hydrous basic carbonate of
magnesium, and used as a mild cathartic. Magnesia albaMagnesia Mag*ne"si*a (?; 277), n. [L. Magnesia, fem. of
Magnesius of the country Magnesia, Gr. ? ? ? a magnet. Cf.
Magnet.] (Chem.)
A light earthy white substance, consisting of magnesium
oxide, and obtained by heating magnesium hydrate or
carbonate, or by burning magnesium. It has a slightly
alkaline reaction, and is used in medicine as a mild antacid
laxative. See Magnesium.
Magnesia alba [L.] (Med. Chem.), a bulky white amorphous
substance, consisting of a hydrous basic carbonate of
magnesium, and used as a mild cathartic. MagnesianMagnesian Mag*ne"sian, a.
Pertaining to, characterized by, or containing, magnesia or
magnesium.
Magnesian limestone. (Min.) See Dolomite.
