The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GAUSS
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The straight part
We know that "used for measuring magnetic field" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case used for measuring magnetic field = gauss.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GAUSS mean?
GAUSS noun- The unit of magnetic field strength in CGS systems of units, equal to 0.0001 tesla.