magnetics

[mag-net-iks]

noun (used with a singular verb)

the science of magnetism.

Origin of magnetics

First recorded in 1780–90; see origin at magnetic, -ics

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British Dictionary definitions for magnetics

magnetics

noun

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

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