magnetohydrodynamics

English

Etymology

magneto- + hydrodynamics

Noun

magnetohydrodynamics (uncountable)

  1. (physics) the study of the interaction of electrically conducting fluids with magnetic fields; as in the Earth's core
  2. (nautical, engineering) the study of the interaction of water with magnetic fields and its application

Synonyms

  • MHD (abbreviation)

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