Definition of Magnetohydrodynamics

1. Noun. The study of the interaction of magnetic fields and electrically conducting fluids (as plasma or molten metal).

Generic synonyms: Hydrodynamics, Hydrokinetics

Definition of Magnetohydrodynamics

1. Noun. (physics) the study of the interaction of electrically conducting fluids with magnetic fields; as in the Earth's core ¹

2. Noun. (nautical engineering) the study of the interaction of water with magnetic fields and its application ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Magnetohydrodynamics

1. Physical model describing the properties of electrically conducting fluids interacting with magnetic and electric fields. Magnetohydrodynamic theory is relevant at relatively low frequencies and for distance scales larger than the Larmor radius. Synonym: hydromagnetics. (13 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Magnetohydrodynamics

magnetofrictional
magnetogenesis
magnetogram
magnetograms
magnetogranulation
magnetograph
magnetographic
magnetographs
magnetogravitational
magnetogravitic
magnetogyric
magnetogyric ratio
magnetohydrodynamic
magnetohydrodynamical
magnetohydrodynamically
magnetohydrodynamics (current term)
magnetohydrostatic
magnetoid
magnetoids
magnetoimpedance
magnetoionic
magnetokinesis
magnetologic
magnetological
magnetology
magnetoluminescence
magnetomechanics
magnetometer
magnetometers
magnetometery

Literary usage of Magnetohydrodynamics

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1. Opportunity 2000: Creative Affirmative Action Strategies for a Changing (1988)
"... N —Fuel cells R —magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) R —Advanced batteries R —Compressed air energy storage (CAES) C ..."

2. Directory of Federal Laboratory and Technology Resources: A Guide to (1993)
"... coal liquefaction; magnetohydrodynamics; advanced research for direct utilization, liquefaction; solids transport; and university coal research. ..."

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