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magnetic storm noun[ C ] uk /mæɡˌnet.ɪk ˈstɔːm/ us /mæɡˌnet̬.ɪk ˈstɔːrm/ an occasion when the magnetic field(= the area of magnetic force around something) of the earth or another planet, a star, etc. is disturbed(= interrupted or changed): 磁暴 Telecommunications had been affected by a magnetic storm.无线电通讯受到了磁暴的影响。 Our sun's magnetic storms can destroy satellites and cause massive power outages on Earth. 太阳的磁暴可以摧毁卫星,在地球上造成大规模的电力中断。 Some scientists believe there is a link between magnetic storms, which are common in spring and autumn, and whale strandings. Powerful X-rays called hard X-rays are created by particles supercharged in the sun's violent magnetic storms. There had been a magnetic storm, a maelstrom caused by a temporary disturbance of the earth's magnetic field. Spacecraft electronics systems are at particular risk during magnetic storms. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Physics: energy, force & power animal magnetism anti-gravity atmospheric pressure attract attraction ballistic entropic entropically equilibrant erg excited geothermal inertia propulsive radiant energy self-propulsion sine curve sinusoid the sound barrier thermodynamics
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