magnetic wire

noun

1. a fine wire made from a magnetizable metal and used for wire recording.

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnetic wire¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Using a magnetic wire, they could measure the consistency of the mucus without affecting its properties.

From Science Daily

"From the relationship between the applied force and the magnetic wire displacement, we can then calculate the rheological properties of the material."

From Science Daily

In spin-transfer systems, the torque arises from current in the magnetic wire itself.

From Nature

The agency is looking to convert all counters to inductive loops — circles of magnetic wire buried under the surface that detect metal passing over them — to prevent vandalism or other damage.

From Seattle Times

Army & Navy technicians had given the nod to a highly portable little gadget called the Magnetic Wire Sound Recorder�an instrument about the size of a portable typewriter.

From Time Magazine Archive