magnetic field

noun

: the portion of space near a magnetic body or a current-carrying body in which the magnetic forces due to the body or current can be detected

Examples of magnetic field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Software algorithms then dynamically adjust the electrical inputs to shape the magnetic field computationally. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Radiation exposure is much less for space travelers closer to home, thanks to Earth’s protective atmosphere and magnetic field. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

After the explosion, Betelgeuse A will probably leave behind a superdense neutron star with an incredibly strong magnetic field. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026

Second, the polarization pointed the same way as the star's magnetic field, matching the pattern already observed in its radio waves. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for magnetic field

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Kids Definition

magnetic field

noun

: the portion of space near a magnetic body or a body carrying an electric current within which magnetic forces due to the body or current can be detected

Medical Definition

magnetic field

noun

: the portion of space near a magnetic body or a current-carrying body in which the magnetic forces due to the body or current can be detected

the magnetic field of the heart