field magnet

field magnet

n. A magnet used to produce a magnetic field in an electrical device such as a generator or motor.

field magnet

n (General Physics) a permanent magnet or an electromagnet that produces the magnetic field in a generator, electric motor, or similar device

field′ mag`net

n. a magnet for producing a magnetic field, as in a particle accelerator or an electric motor. [1880–85]

field magnet

A magnet used to produce a magnetic field for the operation of an electrical device such as a motor or generator.

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field magnet - a magnet that provides a magnetic field in a dynamo or electric motordynamo - generator consisting of a coil (the armature) that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet (the field magnet) causing a current to flow in the armatureelectric motor - a motor that converts electricity to mechanical workmagnet - (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field