Magnetometer

//ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtə// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields wordnet

Etymology

From magneto- + -meter.

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