gyrofrequency
noun
gy·ro·fre·quen·cy
ˈjī-rō-ˌfrē-kwən(t)-sē 
: the frequency with which a charged particle (such as an electron) executes spiral gyrations in moving obliquely across a magnetic field
Word History
First Known Use
1938, in the meaning defined above
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“Gyrofrequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gyrofrequency. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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