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field magnet
n.
A magnet used to produce a magnetic field in an electrical device such as a generator or motor.
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field magnet
n
(General Physics) a permanent magnet or an electromagnet that produces the magnetic field in a generator, electric motor, or similar device
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field′ mag`net
n.
a magnet for producing a magnetic field, as in a particle accelerator or an electric motor.
[1880–85]
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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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Noun 1. [画像:field magnet - a magnet that provides a magnetic field in a dynamo or electric motor]field magnet - a magnet that provides a magnetic field in a dynamo or electric motor
dynamo - 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 armature
electric motor - a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
magnet - (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
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