Definition of magnetic shell
: a theoretical layer or shell so magnetized that one surface is entirely of north and the other of south polarity with the lines of induction extending through the thickness of the layer
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“Magnetic shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetic%20shell. Accessed 17 May. 2021.
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