magnetosensitivity en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek Μάγνης (Mágnēs) Ancient Greek μᾰ́γνης (mắgnēs)bor. Old French magnetebor. ▲ Ancient Greek μᾰ́γνης (mắgnēs)bor. Latin magnēsbor. Middle English magnete English magnet English magnet- Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English magneto- English sensitivity English magnetosensitivity From magneto- + sensitivity.
Meanings
- (uncountable) Any property, or behaviour, that is affected by the strength or orientation of a magnetic field