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

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 within seconds the pursuit was hovering over the great whale-like back of the Thrayxite craft, and then was drawn slowly to it as its powerful magnetics reached out, ensnared it.

From The Women-Stealers of Thrayx by Holden, Fox B.