magnetoelectric

adjective

mag·​ne·​to·​elec·​tric mag-ˌnē-tō-ə-ˈlek-trik How to pronounce magnetoelectric (audio)
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: relating to or characterized by electromotive forces developed by magnetic means

Examples of magnetoelectric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The implant is powered by wireless magnetoelectric technology that Robinson developed at Rice University, eliminating the need for a battery. Emily Mullin, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2023 Within the implant is a magnetoelectric material that vibrates in the presence of a magnetic field, and another component that turns those vibrations’ mechanical energy into electricity. IEEE Spectrum, 16 Oct. 2023 The new implant is powered by a magnetoelectric film that vibrates in the presence of a magnetic field. IEEE Spectrum, 16 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of magnetoelectric was in 1831

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Cite this Entry

“Magnetoelectric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetoelectric. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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