— magnetometric /mag nee'teuh me"trik/ , adj. — magnetometry , n.
/mag'ni tom"i teuhr/ , n.
1. an instrument for measuring the intensity of a magnetic field, esp. the earth's magnetic field.
2. an instrument for detecting the presence of ferrous or magnetic materials, esp. one used to detect concealed weapons at airports.
[ 1820-30; MAGNETO- + -METER ]