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• Amplitude — Am pli*tude, n. [L. amplitudo, fr. amplus: cf. F. amplitude. See {Ample}.] 1. State of being ample; extent of surface or space; largeness of dimensions; size. [1913 Webster] The cathedral of Lincoln . . . is a magnificent structure,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• amplitude — n. 1. Bulk, size, bulkiness, largeness, bigness, greatness, volume, capaciousness, width, breadth, extent, spaciousness, roominess, dimensions, mass. 2. Range, reach, sweep, compass, extent, scope, swing. 3. (Astron.) Angular distance (from the… …   New dictionary of synonyms

• Magnetic amplitude — Amplitude Am pli*tude, n. [L. amplitudo, fr. amplus: cf. F. amplitude. See {Ample}.] 1. State of being ample; extent of surface or space; largeness of dimensions; size. [1913 Webster] The cathedral of Lincoln . . . is a magnificent structure,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Magnetic amplitude — Magnetic Mag*net ic, Magnetical Mag*net ic*al, a. [L. magneticus: cf. F. magn[ e]tique.] 1. Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; as, a magnetic bar of iron; a magnetic needle. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• latitude — n. 1. Extent, range, scope, amplitude, compass. 2. Freedom, liberty, indulgence, free play. 3. Laxity, loose interpretation, indefinite meaning. 4. (Geog.) Angular distance from the equator. 5. (Astron.) Angular distance from the ecliptic …   New dictionary of synonyms

• geomagnetic field — Magnetic field associated with the Earth. It is essentially dipolar (i.e., it has two poles, the northern and southern magnetic poles) on the Earth s surface. Away from the surface, the field becomes distorted. Most geomagnetists explain the… …   Universalium

• Polarization — ( Brit. polarisation) is a property of waves that describes the orientation of their oscillations. For transverse waves, it describes the orientation of the oscillations in the plane perpendicular to the wave s direction of travel. Longitudinal… …   Wikipedia

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