Magnetometer (Noun)
Meaning
A meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A geologist used a magnetometer to compare the magnetic field strengths of different rocks in the area.
- The magnetometer reading showed that the magnetic field near the iron ore was about three times stronger than the one near the nickel ore.
- To map the distribution of magnetic minerals, a team of researchers deployed a portable magnetometer along the ground.
- The geophysicist calibrated her magnetometer to detect even slight changes in the magnetic field, allowing her to locate potential mineral deposits.
- The magnetometer data suggested that the area had experienced geological disturbances that altered the underlying magnetic structure.