magnetohydrodynamics

[ mag-nee-toh-hahy-droh-dahy-nam-iks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of physics that deals with the motion of electrically conductive fluids, especially plasmas, in magnetic fields. : MHD

magnetohydrodynamics

/ mæɡˌniːtəʊˌhaɪdrəʊdaɪˈnæmɪks /

noun

1. the study of the behaviour of conducting fluids, such as liquid metals or plasmas, in magnetic fields
2. the generation of electricity by subjecting a plasma to a magnetic field and collecting the deflected free electrons

Derived Forms

• magˌnetoˌhydrodyˈnamic, adjective

Other Words From

• mag·neto·hydro·dy·namic adjective
• mag·neto·hydro·dy·nami·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of magnetohydrodynamics¹

First recorded in 1945–50; magneto- + hydrodynamics

Example Sentences

Also to be strongly welcomed is their inclusion of a number of topics that tend to be squeezed out of physics courses — elasticity, stress–strain relations, plasma physics and magnetohydrodynamics are a few examples.

From Nature

Electromagnetism is a standard weeder course in graduate school, and magnetohydrodynamics ranks up there with quantum field theory as the hardest subject known to mortal minds.

From Scientific American

As the science of magnetohydrodynamics had progressed, the effect had become more and more controllable, enabling scientists to force the nuclei of hydrogen, for instance, closer and closer together.

From Project Gutenberg

Such gas acts as a conductor of electricity and when employed as a "magnetohydrodynamics" generator it can be used for a variety of purposes.

From Project Gutenberg