magnetics

American  

[mag-net-iks] / mægˈnɛt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the science of magnetism.

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magnetics British  

/ mæɡˈnɛtɪks /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of magnetics

First recorded in 1780–90; magnetic, -ics

Example Sentences

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

From The Verge

“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

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

From Seattle Times

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

From The Verge

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

From Science Magazine