"magnetorquer" meaning in English

See magnetorquer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: magnetorquers [plural], magnetic torquer [alternative]
Etymology: Blend of magnet + torque + -er Etymology templates: {{blend|en|magnet|torque|-er}} Blend of magnet + torque + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} magnetorquer (plural magnetorquers)
  1. A satellite system for attitude control, detumbling, and stabilization, built from electromagnetic coils. Wikipedia link: magnetorquer
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