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magnetic leakage
magnetic levitation
magnetic meridian
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magnetic resonance imaging
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magneto

mag·ne·to [ mag ntō ] (plural mag·ne·tos)


noun 
Definition:
 
small alternator using magnets: a small alternator that uses permanent magnets to generate a spark in an internal-combustion engine, especially in marine and aircraft engines

[Late 19th century. Shortening of magnetoelectric machine]
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