magneto-

or magnet-

pref.

1. Magnetism; magnetic: magnetoelectric.

2. Magnetic field: magnetometer.

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magneto-

combining form

indicating magnetism or magnetic properties: magnetosphere.

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mag•ne•to

(mægˈni toʊ)

n., pl. -tos.

a small electric generator in which permanent magnets provide the magnetic field.

[1880–85]

magneto-

a combining form representing magnetic or magnetism in compound words: magnetometer.

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References in classic literature

Soon after- wards came a "buzzer," and then the magneto- electric bell.

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A traditional approach to design nonreciprocal devices is based on magneto- optical effect [14,15] in which electromagnetic and optical waves through a medium may be manipulated and controlled by the presence of a quasi-static magnetic field.

Magnetized Plasma as a Versatile Platform for Switching

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