Derivation of Magnet Name From Magnesia
The term magnet comes from the ancient city Magnesia in Asia Minor where the loadstone’s properties were first observed. The etymology links magnetic force to Magnesia’s name.
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
6
The term magnet comes from the ancient city Magnesia in Asia Minor where the loadstone’s properties were first observed. The etymology links magnetic force to Magnesia’s name.
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