a magnetic field
1Magnetic field — Field Field (f[=e]ld), n. [OE. feld, fild, AS. feld; akin to D. veld, G. feld, Sw. f[ a]lt, Dan. felt, Icel. fold field of grass, AS. folde earth, land, ground, OS. folda.] 1. Cleared land; land suitable for tillage or pasture; cultivated ground; …
2magnetic field — n. (Physics) The space around a magnet through which it exerts magnetic force; a field of force surrounding a permanent magnet, electrical current, or a moving charged particle; called also {magnetic flux} and {field of magnetic force}. [WordNet… …
3magnetic field strength — n. The amount of magnetic flux in a unit area perpendicular to the direction of magnetic flow. Syn: magnetic intensity, magnetic induction, magnetic flux density. [WordNet 1.5] …
4Magnetic field-assisted finishing — Magnetic field assisted finishing, sometimes called magnetic abrasive finishing, is a surface finishing technique in which a magnetic field is used to force abrasive particles against the target surface.[1] As such, finishing of conventionally… …
5magnetic field — n the portion of space near a magnetic body or a current carrying body in which the magnetic forces due to the body or current can be detected <the magnetic field of the heart> * * * that portion of space about a magnet in which its action… …
6Magnetic field viewing film — Magnetic viewing film showing magnetic poles of a refrigerator magnet. The poles are dark, and pole edges are bright. Magnetic field viewing film is used to show stationary or (less often) slowly changing magnetic fields; it shows their location… …
7magnetic field — magnetic fields N COUNT A magnetic field is an area around a magnet, or something functioning as a magnet, in which the magnet s power to attract things is felt …
8magnetic field — n. a physical field that arises from an electric charge in motion, producing a force on a moving electric charge …
9magnetic Field — [engl.], Magnetfeld …
10magnetic field — ► NOUN ▪ a region around a magnet within which the force of magnetism acts …
