magneton

/mægˈnɛtɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of magnetic field strength, equal to 10^4 oersteds, or 10^5 gauss.

“The new magneton-based magnetic sensor was extremely accurate.”

2. noun

A magnetic moment equal to the Bohr magneton.

“The electron’s magneton determined its interaction with other magnetic fields.”

Synonyms

  • magnetic field strength
  • magnetic moment

Antonyms

  • charge
  • electric field strength