Declinometer (Noun)
Meaning
An instrument for measuring magnetic declination.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The geophysicist carefully adjusted the declinometer to obtain an accurate reading of the local magnetic field.
- To navigate through the dense forest, the hikers relied on a declinometer to correct for the magnetic declination in their area.
- Scientists used a declinometer to study the changes in Earth's magnetic field over the past few centuries.
- During the survey, the team employed a declinometer to measure the magnetic declination and obtain precise bearings.
- The expedition's navigator consulted the declinometer frequently to ensure they stayed on course despite the strong magnetic interference.