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magnetomotive

magnetomotive

9.8
About magnetic force or movement
  • adjective
  • /ˌmæɡnɪtəˈmoʊtɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : magnetomotriz
  • The engineers developed a magnetomotive device that can efficiently convert mechanical energy into magnetic force.

Examples

  • Researchers are exploring new magnetomotive technologies to enhance the performance of electric motors.

  • (b) A magnetomotive technique that measures the electromotive force generated when the metal layer on top of the resonator moves in the magnetic field B.

    Academic text (2006)

  • This magnetomotive phenomenon is crucial for understanding how magnetic fields influence electrical currents.

Synonyms

magnetic
vsmagnetomotive
161 3.5

Able to pull certain metals like iron

produces pulling force or causes motion in metal objects

Compounds

magnetomotive force
  • Specialized
7.4

A push that makes magnetic field move through a magnetic path

magnetomotive force unit
  • Specialized
8.4

A unit for measuring the force that pushes a magnetic field through a circuit

Surface Forms

magnetomotive positive

Morphology

magnetomotive = motive (semi-transparent) = magneto + motive

The components 'magneto-' + 'motive' are visible, but 'motive' is commonly known as 'reason' while here it means 'causing motion', and the term is technical, so predictability for average learners is limited.

Etymology

Magnetomotive combines magneto, from magnet the stone that 'pulls' iron, and motive, from a root meaning 'move' like in motor. So magnetomotive describes something that produces magnetic force or causes magnetic movement.