variometer

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A variable inductor used to measure variations in terrestrial magnetism.

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An instrument used in comparing the intensity of magnetic forces, especially the magnetic force of the earth at different points—for example, as varied by local causes.

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An instrument for comparing magnetic forces, esp. in the earth’s magnetic field.

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An instrument used to measure variations in a magnetic field

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A rate-of-climb indicator

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a measuring instrument for measuring variations in a magnetic field