1. an instrument for measuring the strength or direction of magnetic fields
Usage: scientific

Examples

• The geologist used a magnetometer to detect iron ore deposits underground.
• Scientists deployed a magnetometer to study the Earth’s magnetic field variations.
• The archaeological team found buried artifacts using a sensitive magnetometer.
• Naval vessels use magnetometers to detect submarines by their magnetic signatures.
• The space probe carried a magnetometer to measure Jupiter’s magnetic field.
• Researchers calibrated the magnetometer before beginning their magnetic survey.