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magnetometric
Variant of magnetometer
noun
- an instrument for measuring magnetic forces, esp. the earth's magnetic field
- 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.
Related Forms:
- magnetometric adjective
- magnetometry noun
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