Main Entry: mag·ne·ton

Pronunciation: \ˈmag-nə-ˌtän\

Function: noun

: a unit of measurement of the magnetic moment of a particle (as an atom or atomic nucleus) that is equal to 0.927×10⁻²⁰ ergs per oersted for atoms and 0.505×10⁻²³ ergs per oersted for atomic nuclei