Astatic

Astatic
Astatic A*stat"ic, a. [Pref. a- not + static.] (Magnetism) 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. [1913 Webster]

{Astatic pair} (Magnetism), a pair of magnetic needles so mounted as to be nearly or quite astatic, as in some galvanometers. [1913 Webster]


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  • astatic — adj. 1 not static; unstable or unsteady. 2 Physics not tending to keep one position or direction. Phrases and idioms: astatic galvanometer one in which the effect of the earth s magnetic field on the meter needle is greatly reduced. Etymology: Gk …   Useful english dictionary

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