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magnetic mine

/mæɡˈnetɪk maɪn/

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/mæɡˈnetɪk maɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип морской мины, которая срабатывает от магнитного поля проходящего корабля или подводной лодки, используемая в морской войне.

A type of naval mine that is triggered by the magnetic field of a passing ship or submarine, used in maritime warfare.

  1. Naval explosive deviceC1formal

    A type of naval mine that is triggered by the magnetic field of a passing ship or submarine.

    ruМагнитная мина

    • The navy deployed magnetic mines to protect the harbor entrance.
    • During the war, magnetic mines were a serious threat to shipping.
    • The ship's degaussing system was designed to counter magnetic mines.