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pyromagnetic

American

[pahy-roh-mag-net-ik] / ˌpaɪ roʊ mægˈnɛt ɪk /

adjective

Physics.

(formerly) thermomagnetic.

pyromagnetic British

/ ˌpaɪrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

a former term for thermomagnetic

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Etymology

Origin of pyromagnetic

First recorded in 1885–90; pyro- + magnetic

Example Sentences

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Several years ago, experimenting in this field, Edison devised and operated some ingenious pyromagnetic motors and generators, based, as the name implies, on the direct application of heat to the machines.

From Edison, His Life and Inventions by Dyer, Frank Lewis

The enlargement of these ideas will be found in Mr. Tesla's work on the pyromagnetic generator, treated in this chapter.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford

The pyromagnetic generator is based on the same phenomenon; its aim being of course to generate electrical energy directly from the heat of the combustible.

From Edison, His Life and Inventions by Dyer, Frank Lewis

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