magnetic flux

3 definitions found

magnetic flux - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  magnetic field \magnetic field\ n. (Physics)
     The space around a magnet through which it exerts magnetic
     force; a field of force surrounding a permanent magnet,
     electrical current, or a moving charged particle; called also
     magnetic flux and field of magnetic force.
     [WordNet 1.5]

  magnetic flux \magnetic flux\ n.
     1. A measure of the strength of a magnetic field over a given
        area.
        [WordNet 1.5]
  
     2. Same as magnetic field.
        [WordNet 1.5]

magnetic flux - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  magnetic flux
      n 1: a measure of the strength of a magnetic field over a given
           area
      2: the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving
         charged particle [syn: magnetic field, magnetic flux,
         flux]