magnetometer noun. [magnɪ'tɒmɪtǝ] E19.
[from MAGNETO- + -METER.]
An instrument for measuring magnetic forces, esp. the strength of terrestrial magnetism.

■ magnetometric [mag,ni:tǝ(ʊ)'mɛtrɪk] adjective of, pertaining to, or measured by a magnetometer M19.

■ magnetometry noun L19.

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