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magnetic moment

/mægˈnɛdɪk ˌmoʊmənt/
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Other forms: magnetic moments

Definitions of magnetic moment
  1. noun
    the torque exerted on a magnet or dipole when it is placed in a magnetic field
    synonyms: moment of a magnet
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    type of:
    torque, torsion
    a twisting force
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