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• magnaflux
  magnaflux

  verb (used with object)

  to test (iron or steel) for defects using the Magnaflux method.
• Magnaflux
  Magnaflux

  a test of ferrous metals involving the dusting of a magnetized sample with magnetic powder, or the application of oil containing magnetic particles in suspension, to detect surface cracks and defects.

magnaflux

¹ American  

[mag-nuh-fluhks] / ˈmæg nəˌflʌks /

verb (used with object)

1. to test (iron or steel) for defects using the Magnaflux method.

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Magnaflux ² American  

[mag-nuh-fluhks] / ˈmæg nəˌflʌks /

Trademark.

1. a test of ferrous metals involving the dusting of a magnetized sample with magnetic powder, or the application of oil containing magnetic particles in suspension, to detect surface cracks and defects.

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Etymology

Origin of magnaflux

First recorded in 1935–40; see origin at Magnaflux