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aeromagnetics

[air-oh-mag-net-iks]

noun (used with a singular verb)

the science of measuring magnetic characteristics associated with atmospheric conditions of the earth.

Origin of aeromagnetics

First recorded in 1945–50; aero- + magnetics

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aeromagnetics in Science

aeromagnetics

[âr′ō-măg-nĕt′ĭks]

The scientific study of the Earth's magnetic characteristics as measured from the air.

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