field of magnetic force

noun

UK /fiːld əv mæɡˈnɛtɪk fɔːs/

US /fiːld əv mæɡˈnɛtɪk fɔːrs/

The invisible space around a magnet where it can pull or push things.

The paper clips stuck to the magnet because they were inside its field of magnetic force.

SYNONYMS

magnetic field magnetic force field magnetic influence magnetosphere

RELATED WORDS

magnet magnetism pole attraction compass

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The region in which magnetic forces can be detected and measured.

Scientists mapped the field of magnetic force around the new alloy.

3. A mathematical description of magnetic effects at every point in space.

The equations describe the field of magnetic force inside the coil.

4. The area of influence of a magnet, often shown with field lines.

Iron filings revealed the shape of the field of magnetic force.