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1. (n.) magnetometer
an instrument for measuring the intensity of a magnetic field.
2. magnetometer
an instrument for detecting the presence of ferrous or magnetic materials, as in concealed weapons.
Etymology: (1820–30; < F magnétomètre; see magneto -, -meter)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) magnetometer, gaussmeter
a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) magnetometer
an instrument for measuring the intensity of magnetic forces; also, less frequently, an instrument for determining any of the terrestrial magnetic elements, as the dip and declination
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The Standard Electrical Dictionary |
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1. magnetometer
(a) A reflecting galvanometer, with heavy magnetic needle, dampened by a copper frame. It was devised by Weber.
(b) An apparatus for measuring the intensity of magnetic force. It may consist of a magnet suspended by bifilar or by torsion suspension. A reflecting mirror and scale as in the reflecting galvanometer may be used to act as indicator of its motions. It is used in investigations of the intensity of the earth's field.
If the motions of the spot of light are received on a moving strip of sensitized paper and are thereby reproduced photographically, the instrument is self-recording. Such an apparatus is used in the Kew Observatory, Eng., for recording the terrestrial magnetic elements.
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