magnetic fluxmeter

noun

UK /mæɡˈnɛtɪk ˈflʌksˌmiːtə/

US /mæɡˈnɛtɪk ˈflʌksˌmiːtər/

A tool that measures how much magnetic field passes through an area.

The engineer used a magnetic fluxmeter to check the strength of the magnet.

SYNONYMS

fluxmeter gaussmeter magnetometer field meter

RELATED WORDS

magnetic flux magnetic field tesla weber electromagnet

OTHER MEANINGS

2. An instrument that measures the total magnetic flux through a coil by detecting the induced voltage.

The lab calibrated the magnetic fluxmeter before measuring the coil's flux.

3. A device used in quality control to verify the magnetic output of permanent magnets.

Each magnet on the production line was tested with a magnetic fluxmeter.

4. A meter that quantifies changes in magnetic flux to study electromagnetic induction.

Students observed Faraday's law using a magnetic fluxmeter and a moving magnet.