magneton

noun

mag·​ne·​ton ˈmag-nə-ˌtän 

: a unit of the quantized magnetic moment of a particle (such as an atom)

Examples of magneton in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The resulting oscillation of the magneton has two frequencies that are not evenly divisible by either the driving field or each other. —Chris Lee, Ars Technica, 2 June 2018

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French magnéton, from magnét- (in magnétique magnetic entry 1) + -on entry 2

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

magneton

noun

mag·​ne·​ton ˈmag-nə-ˌtän 

: a unit of measurement of the magnetic moment of a particle (as an atom or atomic nucleus) that is equal to 0.927×10⁻²⁰ ergs per oersted for atoms and 0.505×10⁻²³ ergs per oersted for atomic nuclei