gyromagnetic

[jahy-roh-mag-net-ik]

adjective

1. of or relating to the magnetic properties of a rotating charged particle.

gyromagnetic

/ ˌdʒaɪrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of or caused by magnetic properties resulting from the spin of a charged particle, such as an electron

Word History and Origins

Origin of gyromagnetic¹

First recorded in 1920–25; gyro- + magnetic