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magnetics

American  
[mag-net-iks] / mægˈnɛt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the science of magnetism.


magnetics British  
/ mæɡˈnɛtɪks /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) the branch of physics concerned with magnetism

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of magnetics

First recorded in 1780–90; see origin at magnetic, -ics

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Energy Fuels agreed to acquire German magnetics company Vac for an implied equity value of $1.9 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

I can’t say I’ve necessarily felt deprived of bass response with other planar magnetics, but the D8000 ratchet up both the quality and quantity to an unprecedented level.

From The Verge Jun. 18, 2018

“Then I started buying some academic books on magnetics, and began thinking about energy distribution and how to create force and thrust for space objects.”

From The Guardian Mar. 25, 2017

Washington University’s Office of Technology Management helps students and faculty obtain patents ranging from gene therapies to magnetics.

From Seattle Times Jan. 16, 2017

The alien overhauled them hardly a billion miles inside the Rim, and Mason offered no resistance when he felt their magnetics touch the Scout and draw it gently to the flank of their great ship.

From The Women-Stealers of Thrayx by Fox B. Holden

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