Meanings
nounmagnetorquer (plural magnetorquers)
plural magnetorquers · alternative magnetic torquer
- A satellite system for attitude control, detumbling, and stabilization, built from electromagnetic coils.
Origin
Blend of magnet + torque + -er.
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magnetorquer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/magnetorquer
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“magnetorquer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/magnetorquer. Accessed November 2, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “magnetorquer,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/magnetorquer.
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