Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mhd

Noun

ˌmæɡ.nə.toʊˌhaɪ.drəˈdæn.ɪks

Definition

A term commonly used to refer to ‘magnetohydrodynamics’, which studies the dynamics of electrically conducting fluids in the presence of magnetic fields.

Examples

The researchers used MHD simulations to understand the behavior of plasma in fusion reactors.
Magnetohydrodynamics plays a significant role in astrophysics, especially in studying stellar winds.
Engineers analyze MHD effects in the development of liquid metal batteries.

Meaning

Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) combines principles of both magnetism and fluid dynamics, explaining how magnetic fields can influence the motion of electrically charged fluids such as plasmas, liquid metals, and saltwater.