magnetotactic

adjective

mag·​ne·​to·​tac·​tic mag-ˌnēt-ō-ˈtak-tik How to pronounce magnetotactic (audio)
: exhibiting movement in response to a magnetic field
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“Magnetotactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/magnetotactic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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