magnetic deviation
magnetic deviation · magnetic deviations
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see magnetic, deviationUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see magnetic, deviation.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see magnetic, deviation.
(countable, uncountable)The difference in angle between magnetic north and the north shown by a compass at any given location and time, caused by interference from local magnetic fields.
(countable, uncountable)Magnetic declination.
Forms
plural: magnetic deviations| Singular | magnetic deviation |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable