(Physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon.
1 Each day, now, Webb took an approximate magnetic dip and declination in the lee of the break-wind.
2 I attempted to determine the magnetic dip and intensity, but was prevented by a heavy storm of rain.
3 The magnetic dip is always measured in this work, according to the centesimal division, if the contrary be not expressly mentioned.
4 It can be seen from the world map that the magnetic dip (shown as a heavy line) is very different to the geographic equator.
5 I found the magnetic dip 25.25 degrees (cent div), showing that it had increased considerably from the fort of San Carlos.
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