acoustomagnetic

adjective

acous·to·mag·net·ic ə-¦kü-stō-mag-¦ne-tik How to pronounce acoustomagnetic (audio)

: of, relating to, or being a magnetic material that produces oscillations in a fashion that resembles acoustic waves

They report that the newest and fastest-growing version of the technology, known as acoustomagnetic surveillance, temporarily affected the functioning of pacemakers in 48 of 50 subjects tested.

P. Weiss, Science News, 7 Nov. 1998

Note: Acoustomagnetic devices are sometimes used in product packaging as security against shoplifting. The device oscillates in response to an electromagnetic signal, producing a response that can be easily detected.

Word History

Etymology

acousto- + magnetic entry 1

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

单词	acoustomagnetic
释义	acoustomagnetic adjective acous·to·mag·net·ic ə-¦kü-stō-mag-¦ne-tik : of, relating to, or being a magnetic material that produces oscillations in a fashion that resembles acoustic waves They report that the newest and fastest-growing version of the technology, known as acoustomagnetic surveillance, temporarily affected the functioning of pacemakers in 48 of 50 subjects tested. P. Weiss, Science News, 7 Nov. 1998 Note: Acoustomagnetic devices are sometimes used in product packaging as security against shoplifting. The device oscillates in response to an electromagnetic signal, producing a response that can be easily detected. Word History Etymology acousto- + magnetic entry 1 First Known Use 1965, in the meaning defined above
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