dip needle

dip nee·dle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dip need-l]
- /dɪp ˈnid l/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dip need-l]
- /dɪp ˈnid l/

Definitions of dip needle words

noun dip needle an early form of magnetometer, consisting of a magnetic needle pivoted through its center of gravity and having its axis through the vertical plane of the earth's magnetic meridian so as to point in the direction of maximum magnetic intensity. 1
noun dip needle a magnetized needle pivoted through its centre of gravity able to rotate freely in a vertical plane, used to determine the inclination of the earth's magnetic field 0
noun dip needle a freely rotating, magnetized needle used to indicate the direction of the earth's magnetism: it is horizontal at the magnetic equator (aclinic line) but vertical at the magnetic poles 0

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dip needle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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