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magnetic field

Source:
Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Author(s):
Richard CammackRichard Cammack, Teresa AtwoodTeresa Atwood, Peter CampbellPeter Campbell, Howard ParishHoward Parish, Anthony SmithAnthony Smith, Frank VellaFrank Vella, John StirlingJohn Stirling

magnetic field 

1 a field of force existing in the neighbourhood of either a permanent magnet or a circuit carrying an electric current. Another magnet will experience a couple when placed in a magnetic field.

2 an alternative name for magnetic field strength.