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A piece of soft iron used to connect the two poles of a magnet, or electro-magnet, in order to complete the circuit, or to receive and apply the magnetic force. In the ordinary horseshoe magnet, it serves to prevent the dissipation of the magnetic

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A piece of soft iron used to connect the two poles of a magnet, or electro-magnet, in order to complete the circuit, or to receive and apply the magnetic force. In the ordinary horseshoe magnet, it serves to prevent the dissipation of the magnetic force. (more info) 1. Armor; whatever is worn or used for the protection and defense of the body, esp. the protective outfit of some animals and plants.

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• MAGNETIZATION
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• ELECTROTYPER
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• PREVENTATIVE
  That which prevents; -- incorrectly used instead of preventive.
• MAGNETIZABLE
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• POLESTAR
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• ELECTRO-BIOLOGIST
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• REINFORCEMENT
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