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A black iron oxide mineral (Fe3O4) that is strongly magnetic and an important iron ore.

The process of making something magnetic or the degree to which something is magnetized.

Past tense of magnetize; made something magnetic by exposure to a magnetic field.

An instrument used for measuring the strength and direction of magnetic fields.

The region surrounding a planet where the planet's magnetic field dominates and deflects solar wind particles.

Plural of magnet; objects that produce a magnetic field and attract iron or steel.

The action or process of magnifying something, or the degree to which something is magnified.

The quality of being magnificent; impressive beauty, scale, or extravagance.

Extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive; grand in appearance.

In a magnificent manner; with great beauty, splendor, or excellence.

Past tense of magnify; made something appear larger than it is, especially with a lens.

A lens or combination of lenses used to produce an enlarged image of an object.

To make something appear larger than it is, especially through the use of a lens.

Present participle of magnify; the action of making something appear larger.

The great size or extent of something.

Plural of magnitude; the sizes, extents, or importance of things.

A bottle of wine or champagne that holds 1.5 liters (equivalent to two standard bottles).

A male given name of Latin origin meaning "great," popular in Scandinavian countries.

A long-tailed black-and-white bird of the crow family, known for its noisy chatter and attraction to shiny objects.

A member of an ancient Persian priestly caste, traditionally associated with Zoroastrianism.

A Chinese game played with decorated tiles, usually by four players who draw and discard tiles to complete winning combinations.

A female given name common in Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Japan.

A female domestic servant who cleans and performs household duties.

(archaic or literary) An unmarried girl or young woman; a virgin.

Plural of maid; female domestic servants.

Letters, packages, and parcels sent or delivered by the postal system.

(North American) A box at or near a house where mail is delivered or deposited.

(North American) A person, especially a man, who delivers mail.

Chief in size, extent, or importance; principal.

A state in the northeastern United States, known for its coastline, forests, and lobster industry.

A large continuous extent of land that forms the main part of a country or territory, as opposed to offshore islands.

More than anything else; for the most part; chiefly.

The prevailing current of thought, influence, or activity; the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are shared by most people and regarded as normal or conventional.

To cause or enable something to continue; to keep in an existing state or condition.

Past tense and past participle of *maintain*. Caused or enabled something to continue; kept in an existing state or condition.

Present participle of *maintain*. The act of causing or enabling something to continue; keeping in an existing state or condition.

The process of keeping something in good condition through regular checking and repair.

Having or showing impressive beauty, size, or dignity; grand and stately.

Impressive beauty, scale, or stateliness.

Important, serious, or significant.

The greater number or part of something.

Form something by putting parts together or combining substances; create.

A person or company that makes or produces something.

Plural of *maker*. People or companies that make or produce things.

Third person singular present of "make": creates or produces.

Cosmetics such as lipstick or powder applied to the face to enhance or alter appearance.

The process of making or producing something.

A serious and sometimes fatal infectious disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes, characterized by recurring episodes of fever, chills, and sweating.

A person or animal of the sex that produces sperm or fertilizes eggs; a man or boy.

Plural of *male*. Persons or animals of the sex that produces sperm or fertilizes eggs.