magnetohydrodynamics
definition
the study of the dynamics of electrically conducting fluids in the presence of magnetic fields
example
Research in magnetohydrodynamics has significantly advanced our understanding of how plasma behaves in astrophysical environments, such as in the solar wind.
synonyms
plasma dynamicsMHD
word origin — The term originates from the combination of 'magneto-' (from Greek 'magnetis lithos', meaning 'Magnetic stone') and 'hydrodynamics' (from Greek 'hydro' meaning 'water' and 'dynamis' meaning 'force or power').