pyromagnetic

[ pahy-roh-mag-net-ik ]

adjective

, Physics.

1. (formerly) thermomagnetic ( def 1 ).

pyromagnetic

/ ˌpaɪrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

1. See thermomagnetic
   a former term for thermomagnetic

Word History and Origins

Origin of pyromagnetic¹

First recorded in 1885–90; pyro- + magnetic

Example Sentences

The enlargement of these ideas will be found in Mr. Tesla's work on the pyromagnetic generator, treated in this chapter.

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