magnaflux

transitive verb mag·na·flux \ ˈmagnəˌfləks , ˈmaig- \

Definition of magnaflux

: to test by the Magnaflux method

magnaflux all spindle blades
—Electrical World

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First Known Use of magnaflux

1900

in the meaning defined above

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Magnaflux

trademark Mag·na·flux \ " \

Definition of Magnaflux

—used for a method of testing a ferrous metal for defects by magnetizing the material and observing the patterns assumed by iron powder applied either dry or in liquid suspension