magnetohydrodynamics

American

[mag-nee-toh-hahy-droh-dahy-nam-iks] / mægˈni toʊˌhaɪ droʊ daɪˈnæm ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

the branch of physics that deals with the motion of electrically conductive fluids, especially plasmas, in magnetic fields. MHD

magnetohydrodynamics British

/ mæɡˌniːtəʊˌhaɪdrəʊdaɪˈnæmɪks /

noun

the study of the behaviour of conducting fluids, such as liquid metals or plasmas, in magnetic fields
the generation of electricity by subjecting a plasma to a magnetic field and collecting the deflected free electrons

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Etymology

Origin of magnetohydrodynamics

First recorded in 1945–50; magneto- + hydrodynamics

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For the proof-of-principle demonstration, the memristor solved static and time-evolving partial differential equations, Navier-Stokes equations, and magnetohydrodynamics problems.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2024

So far, the 2.3-PeV electron scenario is “allowed by classical electrodynamics and ideal magnetohydrodynamics but very, very close to the theoretical limit,” Aharonian says.

From Scientific American ● Jul. 8, 2021

The Soviets are trying to improve the efficiency of their coal and natural gas power plants through magnetohydrodynamics, or the use of powerful magnets to help generate electricity.

From Time Magazine Archive

One remedy is an advanced but until recently neglected system with the awesome name of magnetohydrodynamics.

From Time Magazine Archive

Such gas acts as a conductor of electricity and when employed as a "magnetohydrodynamics" generator it can be used for a variety of purposes.

From The Practical Values of Space Exploration Report of the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, Eighty-Sixth Congress, Second Session by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Astronautics.

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