magneton

noun

mag·​ne·​ton ˈmag-nə-ˌtän 

: a unit of the quantized magnetic moment of a particle (such as an atom)

Examples of magneton in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The resulting oscillation of the magneton has two frequencies that are not evenly divisible by either the driving field or each other. — Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 2 June 2018

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French magnéton, from magnét- (in magnétique magnetic entry 1) + -on entry 2

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

magneton

noun

mag·​ne·​ton ˈmag-nə-ˌtän 

: 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