Definition of Magnetometry

1. Noun. (physics) The measurement of magnetic fields (strength and direction etc) ¹

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Definition of Magnetometry

1. [n -TRIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Magnetometry

magnetoid
magnetoids
magnetoimpedance
magnetoionic
magnetokinesis
magnetologic
magnetological
magnetology
magnetoluminescence
magnetomechanics
magnetometer
magnetometers
magnetometery
magnetometric
magnetometries
magnetometry (current term)
magnetomotive
magnetomotive force
magnetomotive force unit
magnetomotor
magneton
magnetons
magnetooptical
magnetooptics
magnetooscillation
magnetooscillations
magnetopause
magnetopauses
magnetophonon
magnetophonons

Literary usage of Magnetometry

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Subsurface Characterization and Monitoring Techniques: Vol. 1: Solids ...by J. Russell Boulding by J. Russell Boulding (1996)
"... C © © o (b) Figure 1.5.2 magnetometry: (a) Schematic illustrating basic magnetometer principle of operation (J. Ursic, US EPA, Region 5); ... magnetometry."

2. Permafrost: Second International Conference, July 13-28, 1973 : USSR by Frederick J. Sanger, Peter J. Hyde (1978)
"In some cases methods can be used that are not based on the differences in the physical properties of thawed and frozen rocks. An example is magnetometry ..."

3. A Dictionary of Electrical Words, Terms and Phrases by Edwin James Houston (1903)
"magnetometry.—That branch of science which treats of the measurement of the strength of magnetic fields. Magneto-Motive.—Producing magnetic effects. ..."

4. Opportunities In High Magnetic Field Science by National Academy of Sciences (U.S.), National Research Council (U. S.) (2005)
"Particularly pressing is the need for the development of quantitative magnetometry; improved techniques for carrying out thermal conductivity and heat ..."

5. Hawkins' Electrical Dictionary: A Cyclopedia of Words, Terms, Phrases and by Nehemiah Hawkins (1910)
"... magnetometry.—The science of measuring the intensity of magnetic fields, especially the intensity of the earth's magnetism, by the use of the ..."

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