field magnet
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noun
a magnet for producing a magnetic field, as in a particle accelerator or an electric motor.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of field magnet
First recorded in 1880–85
Words nearby field magnet
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British Dictionary definitions for field magnet
field magnet
noun
a permanent magnet or an electromagnet that produces the magnetic field in a generator, electric motor, or similar device
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Scientific definitions for field magnet
field magnet
A permanent magnet used to produce a base magnetic field against which other magnetized materials react, as in the operation of electrical devices such as motors, generators, and solenoids.
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