# magnetometer

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtə/ · frequency rank #67,614

## Definitions
1. An instrument used to measure the intensity and direction of a magnetic field, especially at points on the Earth's surface; sometimes used as metal detector.

## Etymology
From magneto- + -meter.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/magnetometer