imán

Definitions of imán
  1. noun
    (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
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    types:
    electroimán
    a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet
    brújula, calamita, saeta
    a slender magnet suspended in a magnetic compass on a mounting with little friction; used to indicate the direction of the earth's magnetic pole
    solenoide
    a coil of wire around an iron core; becomes a magnet when current passes through the coil
    type of:
    aparato, dispositivo, mecanismo
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
  2. noun
    (Islam) the man who leads prayers in a mosque; for Shiites an imam is a recognized authority on Islamic theology and law and a spiritual guide
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    type of:
    dirigente, líder
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
    mahometano, musulmán
    a believer in or follower of Islam
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