magnetics

[ mag-net-iks ]

noun(used with a singular verb)
  1. the science of magnetism.

Origin of magnetics

1
First recorded in 1780–90; see origin at magnetic, -ics

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British Dictionary definitions for magnetics

magnetics

/ (mæɡˈnɛtɪks) /


noun
  1. (functioning as singular) the branch of physics concerned with magnetism

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