The difference between Magnetic and Magnetiferous

When used as adjectives, magnetic means of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism, whereas magnetiferous means producing or conducting magnetism.

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  1. Magnetic as an adjective:

    Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

    Examples:

    "a magnetic recorder"

  2. Magnetic as an adjective:

    Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.

  3. Magnetic as an adjective:

    Determined by earth's magnetic fields.

    Examples:

    "magnetic north"

    "the magnetic meridian"

  4. Magnetic as an adjective:

    Having an extraordinary ability to attract.

    Examples:

    "He has a magnetic personality."

  5. Magnetic as an adjective (archaic):

    Having, susceptible to, or induced by, animal magnetism.

    Examples:

    "a magnetic sleep"

  1. Magnetiferous as an adjective (dated):

    Producing or conducting magnetism

  2. Magnetiferous as an adjective (geology):

    Containing magnetite

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