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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

instrumentation, instrumentality go
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

device go
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

magnet
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field

noun.artifact

7 Subcategories

bar magnet go
a magnet in the form of a bar with magnetic poles at each end
electromagnet go
a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core
field magnet go
a magnet that provides a magnetic field in a dynamo or electric motor
magnetic needle go
a slender magnet suspended in a magnetic compass on a mounting with little friction
paramagnet go
magnet made of a substance whose magnetization is proportional to the strength of the magnetic field applied to it
permanent magnet, static magnet go
a magnet that retains its magnetism after being removed from a magnetic field
solenoid go
a coil of wire around an iron core