English Explanatory Dictionary

magnetorquer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A satellite system for attitude control, detumbling, and stabilization, built from electromagnetic coils.

Word forms

magnetorquer magnetorquers magnetic torquer

Etymology

Blend of magnet + torque + -er.

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