magnetical

  1. Adjective.  (obsolete) Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; as, a '''magnetical''' bar of iron; a '''magnetical''' needle.
  2. Adjective.  Of or pertaining to, or characterized by, the earth's magnetism; as, the magnetic north; the magnetic meridian.
  3. Adjective.  Capable of becoming a magnet; susceptible to magnetism; as, the magnetic metals.
  4. Adjective.  Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism, so called; as, a magnetic sleep.

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