magnetic dip

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Definition Noun : The angle of magnetic inclination : "magnetic dip" is the angle formed between a freely suspended magnetic needle and the horizontal plane. It indicates the vertical component of the Earth's magnetic field at a given location. Usage "Magnetic dip" is a technical term used primarily in physics, geology, navigation, and surveying to describe the vertical tilt of the Earth's magn...