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geomagnetism
[ jee-oh-mag-ni-tiz-uhm ]
noun
- the earth's magnetic field and associated phenomena.
- the branch of geophysics that studies such phenomena.
geomagnetism
/ ˌdʒiːəʊˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm; ˌdʒiːəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk /
noun
- the magnetic field of the earth
- the branch of physics concerned with this
geomagnetism
/ jē′ō-măg′nĭ-tĭz′əm /
- The magnetic properties of the Earth and its atmosphere.
- The study of these properties.
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Derived Forms
- geomagnetic, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of geomagnetism1
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