Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
magnetometer
Noun
ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtə(r)
Definition
An instrument used for measuring magnetic fields or magnetic properties of materials.
Examples
- Geologists often use a magnetometer to locate buried archaeological sites.
- The spacecraft was equipped with a magnetometer to study the magnetic properties of other planets.
- Magnetometers are essential tools in the field of marine exploration.
Meaning
Magnetometers detect and measure the strength of magnetic fields, often used in geophysics, archaeology, and navigation.
Synonyms
- Magnetic field meter
- Fluxgate magnetometer
- Gaussmeter
