magnetograph

[ mag-nee-tuh-graf, -grahf ]

noun

1. a recording magnetometer, used especially for recording variations in the earth's magnetic field.

magnetograph

/ -ˌɡræf; mæɡˈniːtəʊˌɡrɑːf /

noun

1. a recording magnetometer, usually used for studying variations in the earth's magnetic field

magnetograph

/ măg-nē′tō-grăf′ /

1. A recording of the strength and direction of a magnetic field made by a magnetometer.
2. Also called magnetogram
3. See magnetometer

Other Words From

• mag·ne·to·graph·ic [mag-nee-t, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnetograph¹

First recorded in 1840–50; magneto- + -graph

Example Sentences

Webb and his assistants were beginning to make quite a display at the Magnetograph House.

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Thus a steady temperature was maintained; a most desirable feature in a magnetograph house.

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All hands joined in building a solid stone outside of the Magnetograph House.

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Webb and Stillwell, assisted by others, had commenced to build the Magnetograph House.

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For one thing every man had carried boulders to the great stockade surrounding the Magnetograph House.

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