magneto-electricity

mag·ne·to·e·lec·tric·i·ty

[mag-nee-toh-i-lek-tris-i-tee, -ee-lek-]
noun
electricity developed by the action of magnets.

Origin:
1825–35; magneto- + electricity

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magnetoelectricity (mæɡˌniːtəʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
electricity produced by the action of magnetic fields
 
magnetoe'lectric
 
adj
 
magnetoe'lectrical
 
adj

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