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Astatic

Having little or no tendency to take a fixed or definite position or direction: thus, a suspended magnetic needle, when rendered astatic, loses its polarity, or tendency to point in a given direction.

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Changeable 84% connected

Capable of change; subject to alteration; mutable; variable; fickle; inconstant; as, a changeable humor.

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Capable of change; subject to alteration; mutable; variable; fickle; inconstant; as, a changeable humor.

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Changeful 84% connected

Full of change; mutable; inconstant; fickle; uncertain.

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Full of change; mutable; inconstant; fickle; uncertain.

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Aclinic adjective · 78% connection

Without inclination or dipping; -- said the magnetic needle balances itself horizontally, having no dip. The aclinic line is also term…

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Angle of dip noun · 78% connection

(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

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Armature noun · 78% connection

A piece of soft iron used to connect the two poles of a magnet, or electro-magnet, in order to complete the circuit, or to receive and…

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Aspect noun · 78% connection

Position or situation with regard to seeing; that position which enables one to look in a particular direction; position in relation t…

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Attach verb · 78% connection

To take by legal authority: (a) To arrest by writ, and bring before a court, as to answer for a debt, or a contempt; -- applied to a t…

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Behavior noun · 78% connection

Manner of behaving, whether good or bad; mode of conducting one's self; conduct; deportment; carriage; -- used also of inanimate objec…

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Data track noun · 78% connection

(computer science) one of the circular magnetic paths on a magnetic disk that serve as a guide for writing and reading data

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Declinometer noun · 78% connection

An instrument for measuring the declination of the magnetic needle.

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Definite adjective · 78% connection

Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definit…

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Diamagnetic noun · 78% connection

Any substance, as bismuth, glass, phosphorous, etc., which in a field of magnetic force is differently affected from the ordinary magn…

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Diamagnetism noun · 78% connection

phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the ma…

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Direction noun · 78% connection

a general course along which something has a tendency to develop; "I couldn't follow the direction of his thoughts"; "his ideals deter…

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Ecbatic adjective · 78% connection

Denoting a mere result or consequence, as distinguished from telic, which denotes intention or purpose; thus the phrase / /, if render…

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Electro-magnet noun · 78% connection

A mass, usually of soft iron, but sometimes of some other magnetic metal, as nickel or cobalt, rendered temporarily magnetic by being…

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Fee noun · 78% connection

Reward or compensation for services rendered or to be rendered; especially, payment for professional services, of optional amount, or…

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Fly verb · 78% connection

The piece hinged to the needle, which holds the engaged loop in position while the needle is penetrating another loop; a latch.

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Inclination noun · 78% connection

(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

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Induce verb · 78% connection

To produce, or cause, by proximity without contact or transmission, as a particular electric or magnetic condition in a body, by the a…

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