magnetics

[mag-net-iks]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the science of magnetism.

magnetics

/ mæɡˈnɛtɪks /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnetics¹

First recorded in 1780–90; magnetic, -ics

Example Sentences

“David has ideas for designing a space launch system using electro magnetics.”

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“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.”

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

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Instead of a traditional speaker cone and magnet which originates vibrations from the center, planar magnetics are spread out over a larger surface.

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Next door to Kirschvink’s magnetics lab is the room where he tests his human subjects.

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