field magnet: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “field magnet” mean?
The stationary magnet in an electric motor or generator that creates the main magnetic field.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The stationary magnet in an electric motor or generator that creates the main magnetic field.
In general engineering contexts, it can refer to any magnet responsible for establishing the primary magnetic field in a device or system.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical differences. Spelling conventions follow standard UK/US patterns for constituent words (e.g., centre vs. center in related terms).
Connotations
Identical technical connotations.
Frequency
Equally low-frequency and confined to technical/engineering domains in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “field magnet” in a Sentence
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Might appear in procurement or technical specification documents for industrial equipment.
Academic
Common in physics and electrical/mechanical engineering textbooks, papers, and lectures.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
The primary domain of use. Found in manuals, schematics, repair guides, and discussions about motors, generators, and dynamos.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “field magnet”
- Using 'field magnet' to refer to any magnet found outdoors (e.g., in a field).
- Confusing it with the 'armature,' which is the rotating part within the field magnet's influence.
- Treating it as two separate words where context demands it be a single compound concept.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. While often an electromagnet (with windings), it can also be a permanent magnet, especially in smaller or modern devices.
Not typically. In MRI, the massive primary magnet is just called 'the main magnet' or 'the static field magnet.' 'Field magnet' is historically tied to rotational electromechanical machines.
The field magnet is stationary and creates the magnetic field. The armature is usually the rotating part that carries current and experiences force within that field.
Yes, but primarily in educational, historical, and repair contexts involving classic DC machinery. Modern motor design often uses different terminology (e.g., stator windings).
The stationary magnet in an electric motor or generator that creates the main magnetic field.
Field magnet is usually technical in register.
Field magnet: in British English it is pronounced /fiːld ˈmæɡnɪt/, and in American English it is pronounced /fild ˈmæɡnɪt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a football FIELD where the game happens. The FIELD MAGNET is the 'magnet' that creates the main 'field' where the electrical 'game' (induction) takes place in a motor.
Conceptual Metaphor
FOUNDATION/STAGE SETTER: The field magnet is conceptualized as the foundational element that sets the stage (creates the field) for the main action (the rotation of the armature).
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary function of a field magnet?