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mag·ne·ton  (mgn-tn)

n.

A unit of the magnetic moment of a molecular, atomic, or subatomic particle, especially:

a. The Bohr magneton, calculated using the mass and charge of the electron.

b. The nuclear magneton, calculated using the mass of the nucleon.

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magneton [ˈmægnɪˌtɒn mægˈniːtɒn]

n

1. (Mathematics & Measurements / Units) Also called Bohr magneton a unit of magnetic moment equal to eh/4πm where e and m are the charge and mass of an electron and h is the Planck constant. It has the value 9.274 096 ✕ 10^-24 joule per tesla. Symbol β, m_B

2. (Mathematics & Measurements / Units) Also called nuclear magneton a similar unit equal to βm/M where M is the mass of the proton

[from magnet + (electr)on]

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magneton  (mgn-tn)

A unit of the magnetic dipole moment of a molecular, atomic, or subatomic particle. The Bohr magneton is defined as the magnetic dipole moment of the electron due to its inherent spin angular momentum, and is equal to 9.2741 × 10^-24 joules per tesla. Also called Landé factor. The nuclear magneton is defined using the electric charge and rest mass of the proton, and is equal to 5.0508 × 10^-27 joules per tesla.

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magneton - a unit of magnetic moment of a molecular or atomic or subatomic particle magnetomotive force unit - a unit of measurement of magnetomotive force