magnetoelectricity

[ mag-nee-toh-i-lek-tris-i-tee, -ee-lek- ]
/ mægˌni toʊ ɪ lɛkˈtrɪs ɪ ti, -ˌi lɛk- /

noun

electricity developed by the action of magnets.

Origin of magnetoelectricity

First recorded in 1825–35; magneto- + electricity

British Dictionary definitions for magnetoelectricity

magnetoelectricity
/ (mæɡˌniːtəʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ) /

noun

electricity produced by the action of magnetic fields

Derived forms of magnetoelectricity

magnetoelectric or magnetoelectrical, adjective