What does "magnetometer" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "magnetometer"?

Common synonyms include: electric meter, gaussmeter, mag, meter.

How do you pronounce "magnetometer"?

Pronounced //ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtə//.

Magnetometer

//ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtə// noun

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Definitions

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

electric meter gaussmeter mag meter

Example

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"During the first week of its journey, the spacecraft will deploy its high-gain antenna and magnetometer boom."

Etymology

From magneto- + -meter.

Related phrases

magnetic field

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