Magnetizes is spelled with the letter "z" instead of "s" because it follows the phonetic rule of adding "-es" to words ending in "-ize". The IPA phonetic transcription of magnetizes is /ˈmæɡnəˌtaɪzɪz/, indicating the stress falls on the second syllable, and the final "s" is pronounced as a "z" sound. Magnetizes refers to the process of magnetizing, or making something magnetic, and can also be used in the figurative sense of attracting or captivating someone.
The term "magnetizes" refers to the process of imparting magnetic properties or inducing a magnetic field in a material, typically through the application of a magnetic force or the alignment of its atomic or molecular components.
When an object is magnetized, it becomes a magnet or exhibits magnetic behavior. This can occur by subjecting the object to a magnetic field, which aligns its atoms or molecules in a particular direction, resulting in a permanent or temporary magnetic state. Permanent magnetization involves aligning the magnetic domains within the material, creating a lasting magnet. Temporary magnetization, on the other hand, refers to a material that only exhibits magnetic properties as long as an external magnetic field is present.
Magnetizing materials can have numerous practical applications. For instance, magnets are widely used in various industries, from electronic devices such as speakers and hard drives to transportation systems like maglev trains. Magnetized materials are also utilized in scientific studies and medical applications, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Magnetizing can be achieved through different means, such as rubbing a magnet against a non-magnetic material, exposing a material to a strong magnetic field, or passing an electric current through a conductor, creating an electromagnetic field. Regardless of the method employed, magnetization involves the manipulation of the material's magnetic properties to generate a magnetic field or make it attractive to other magnetic substances.
The word "magnetizes" is derived from the noun "magnet", which in turn comes from the Latin word "magnes" or "magnēs" meaning "lodestone". The term "magnetize" is formed by adding the suffix "-ize" to "magnet", indicating the action or process of becoming or causing something to become magnetic.