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magnetooptical

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Having both magnetic and optical elements.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Describing the effect of a magnetic field on an optical system.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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History

Etymology

From magneto- + optical; compare the better-formed magnetoptical.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: magnéto-optique — having both magnetic and optical elements
  • Tagalog: balnisugaanin — having both magnetic and optical elements
  • French: magnéto-optique — describing the effect of a magnetic field on an optical system