magnet

US /ˈmæɡ.nət/
UK /ˈmæɡ.nət/
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1.

calamita, magnete

a piece of iron or other material which has the property of attracting steel or iron

:
The refrigerator door has a strong magnet.
La porta del frigorifero ha una forte calamita.
He used a magnet to pick up the scattered nails.
Ha usato una calamita per raccogliere i chiodi sparsi.
2.

calamita, attrazione

a person or thing that has a powerful attraction for others

:
The city is a magnet for tourists.
La città è una calamita per i turisti.
Her charisma made her a true magnet for people.
Il suo carisma la rese una vera calamita per le persone.