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Magnetometer
//ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtə// noun
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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.
- 2 a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields wordnet
Etymology
From magneto- + -meter.
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