adjective
- capable of being magnetized or attracted by a magnet
Usage: physics; materials science
Examples
- Iron is a magnetizable metal that can be turned into a permanent magnet.
- The magnetizable material was placed near the electromagnet.
- Steel is magnetizable and retains its magnetic properties well.
- Not all metals are magnetizable; copper and aluminum are not attracted to magnets.
- The scientist tested which materials were magnetizable in the experiment.
- Magnetizable substances can be used to create compass needles.