magneton
noun
mag·ne·ton ˈmag-nə-ˌtän 
: a unit of the quantized magnetic moment of a particle (such as an atom)
Example Sentences
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 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
Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 2 June 2018 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