magnetometer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instrument used to measure the intensity and direction of a magnetic field, especially at points on the Earth's surface; sometimes used as metal detector.

Pronunciation

/ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtə/ /ˌmæɡnɪˈtɑmɪtɚ/ En-us-magnetometer.oga

Word forms

magnetometer magnetometers magnetimeter

Etymology

From magneto- + -meter.

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