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magnetics

American  
[mag-net-iks] / mægˈnɛt ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the science of magnetism.


magnetics British  
/ mæɡˈnɛtɪks /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of magnetics

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

Example Sentences

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Chief Executive James Litinsky said the agreement with the government, along with a deal with Apple to deliver scaled recycling and magnetics capabilities, will help spur growth going forward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

I can’t say I’ve necessarily felt deprived of bass response with other planar magnetics, but the D8000 ratchet up both the quality and quantity to an unprecedented level.

From The Verge • Jun. 18, 2018

“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 • Mar. 25, 2017

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

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2017

And who shall calculate the immense influence upon social life—upon arts—upon commerce—upon literature—which will be the immediate result of the great principles of electro magnetics!

From The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 4 by Poe, Edgar Allan

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