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Definition of "magnetic variation" [magnetic variation]

  • Differences in the earth's magnetic field in time and location. (noun)
  • See magnetic declination. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "magnetic variation" in a sentence
  • "The observations of Borrus on the magnetic variation of the compass appear to be of more importance, but unfortunately they have not yet been published."
  • "Moreover, the magnetic variation is 18 degrees 3 degrees at Talcahuano April 23rd, the true meridian bearing to the right of the magnetic."
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