📖 Science glossary A–Z
Child-friendly definitions with examples, pronunciation, and Chinese (中文) and Malay (Bahasa Melayu) translations where helpful.
🧲 Magnet /MAG-net/ · 磁铁 · magnet
A special stone or metal that can pull some things without touching them.
An object that attracts iron and steel.
Example: A fridge magnet sticks to the fridge door because the door is steel. · Related: magnetism, attract, repel