magn

IPA/mˈan/
IPA/mˈæn/

magn — abbreviation

1. A short written form of 'magnetic' or 'magnetism', used on product labels, techn

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釋義

A short written form of 'magnetic' or 'magnetism', used on product labels, technical drawings, and specification sheets to show that something is made of or affected by a magnet.

例句

The magn strip on the back of the card lets you pay at any machine.

magn + noun (compound modifier)

Kenji checked the magn field strength before installing the speaker in his car.

文法句型

magn + [noun]

用法筆記

Used mainly in written technical contexts — in speech the full forms 'magnetic' or 'magnetism' are preferred.

常見錯誤

The magn is very strong.' (using 'magn' as a standalone noun for 'magnet')
This material has strong magn properties.
💡'magn' is an abbreviation for 'magnetic' or 'magnetism', not for 'magnet'.

2. A short written form of 'magneto', used on engine diagrams, repair manuals, and

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釋義

A short written form of 'magneto', used on engine diagrams, repair manuals, and spare-parts lists to refer to the small generator that uses a permanent magnet to produce electricity for the spark plugs in an engine.

例句

The mechanic replaced the magn in the old lawnmower engine before summer.

magn as a countable noun replacement for 'magneto'

Théo checked the magn gap with a feeler gauge before starting the race car.

文法句型

magn + [noun]

用法筆記

This abbreviation is almost never used in everyday conversation — it appears mainly in written service manuals and parts catalogues for small engines, motorbikes, and vintage cars.