magnetosphere
- n the magnetic field of a planet; the volume around the planet in which charged particles are subject more to the planet's magnetic field than to the solar magnetic field
magnetron
- n a diode vacuum tube in which the flow of electrons from a central cathode to a cylindrical anode is controlled by crossed magnetic and electric fields; used mainly in microwave oscillators
magnificat
- n (Luke) the canticle of the Virgin Mary (from Luke 1:46 beginning `Magnificat anima mea Dominum')
magnification
- n the act of expanding something in apparent size
- n the ratio of the size of an image to the size of the object
- n making to seem more important than it really is
- n a photographic print that has been enlarged
magnificence
- n splendid or imposing in size or appearance
- n the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
for magnificence and personal service there is the Queen's hotel