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magnetometer definition

mag·ne·tom·eter (mag′nə täm′ət ər)

noun

  1. an instrument for measuring magnetic forces, esp. the earth's magnetic field
  2. an instrument for detecting the presence of magnetic materials by their influence on the local magnetic field: often used to screen for weapons at airports, etc.

Etymology: magneto- + -meter

Related Forms:

  • magnetometric mag·ne·to·met·ric (mag nēt′ō met′rik, -net′-) adjective
  • magnetometry mag′·ne·tom′·etry (-ə trē) noun

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magnetometer Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: The feature's presence was detected by several instruments aboard the spacecraft, including the magnetometer.

Adjective modifier

  • fluxgate: The search coil is boom mounted, using the same boom as the fluxgate magnetometer in the core payload.

Modifies a noun

  • survey: Magnetometer survey over the site of the small topsoil magnetic susceptibility focus resulted in a plot showing the edge of a large salt pan.

Noun used with modifier

  • fluxgate: Imperial College would also be involved in the Kua Fu B fluxgate magnetometers.
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