Magnet, n.: Something acted upon by magnetism Magnetism, n.: Something acting upon a magnet. The two definition immediately foregoing are condensed from the works of one thousand eminent scientists, who have illuminated the subject with a great white light, to the inexpressible advancement of human knowledge. -- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"

Magnet, n.: Something acted upon by magnetism



Magnetism, n.: Something acting upon a magnet.



The two definition immediately foregoing are condensed from the works

of one thousand eminent scientists, who have illuminated the subject

with a great white light, to the inexpressible advancement of human

knowledge.

-- Ambrose Bierce, "The Devil's Dictionary"



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