Magneto Definition

măg-nētō
magnetos
noun
magnetos
An electric generator in which one or more permanent magnets produce the magnetic field; esp., a small machine of this sort connected with and run by an internal-combustion engine, used to generate the electric current providing a spark for the ignition.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • magnetoelectric machine
prefix
Magnetism; magnetic.
Magnetoelectric.
American Heritage
Magnetic field.
Magnetometer.
American Heritage
Alternative form of magnet-.
Wiktionary
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Magnetism, magnetic force.
Magnetometer.
Webster's New World
Magnetoelectric.
Magnetohydrodynamics.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Magneto

Noun

Singular:
magneto
Plural:
magnetos

Origin of Magneto

  • Short for magnetoelectric machine

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Clipping of magneto-electric.

    From Wiktionary

  • magnet- +"Ž -o-

    From Wiktionary

  • From magnet

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • see magnet

    From Webster's New World College Dictionary, 5th Edition

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