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magnetometer

/ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtə/
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  1. 1

    An instrument used for measuring magnetic forces, especially the Earth's magnetism.

    "The spacecraft carried a sensitive magnetometer to study the magnetic field of the planet."

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Coined in the 19th century from magneto- (combining form of magnet) + -meter (denoting a measuring instrument).

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