The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word DIAMAGNETIC
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The straight part
We know that "oddly attractive quality" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case oddly attractive quality = diamagnetic.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does DIAMAGNETIC mean?
DIAMAGNETIC noun- Any substance that exhibits diamagnetism.
- Exhibiting diamagnetism; repelled by a magnet.