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magnetohydrodynamics, magnetohydrodynamic; MHD
1. The study of the interaction of magnetic fields and electrically conducting liquids or gases; such as, molten metal or plasma.
2. A theoretical procedure that would drive warships and submarines in seawater by having the water enter a cylindrical duct running through the hull and the interaction between a vertical magnetic field and an electric current passing horizontally through the water in the duct which pushes the water out of the stern, generating thrust.
This entry is located in the following units: hydro-, hydra-, hydr-, hyd- (page 15) magnet-, magneto- + (page 2)