magnetoelectric

[mag-nee-toh-i-lek-trik]

adjective

of or relating to the induction of electric current or electromotive force by means of permanent magnets.

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Also mag·ne·to·e·lec·tri·cal.

Origin of magnetoelectric

First recorded in 1825–35; magneto- + electric

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Examples from the Web for magneto-electric

Historical Examples

Faraday, M., his discovery of magneto-electric induction, 27.
A Century of Science and Other Essays
John Fiske
The influence of the magneto-electric machine, therefore was not direct, but indirect.
Invention
Bradley A. Fiske
But whether they are volcanic or magneto-electric, it is difficult to determine.
The Philosophy of the Weather
Thomas Belden Butler
Congelation is crystallization, and all crystallization is electric, or magneto-electric.
The Philosophy of the Weather
Thomas Belden Butler
All magneto-electric generators are simply contrivances with this object.
Heroes of Science: Physicists
William Garnett

Word Origin and History for magneto-electric

adj.

also magnetoelectric, "characterized by electricity produced by magnets," 1831, from magneto- + electric.

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