geomagnetism

American  

[jee-oh-mag-ni-tiz-uhm] / ˌdʒi oʊˈmæg nɪˌtɪz əm /

noun

1. the earth's magnetic field and associated phenomena.

2. the branch of geophysics that studies such phenomena.

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geomagnetism British  

/ ˌdʒiːəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk, ˌdʒiːəʊˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm /

noun

1. the magnetic field of the earth

2. the branch of physics concerned with this

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geomagnetism Scientific  

/ jē′ō-măg′nĭ-tĭz′əm /

1. The magnetic properties of the Earth and its atmosphere.

2. The study of these properties.

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Other Word Forms

• geomagnetic adjective

Etymology

Origin of geomagnetism

First recorded in 1935–40; geo- + magnetism

Example Sentences

“The magnetic pole is moving so quickly that it has forced the world’s geomagnetism experts into a rare move,” Nature reports.

From Fox News

The magnetic pole is moving so quickly that it has forced the world’s geomagnetism experts into a rare move.

From Nature

“I expect that humans can expand their senses through artificial sensors, including those that convey geomagnetism, ultraviolet rays, radioactive rays, humidity, pheromones, ultrasonic sound, or radio waves.”

From Science Magazine

Blackett, a socialist who opposed nuclear proliferation, turned to geomagnetism after the war to distance himself from military work.

From Nature

Around 200 papers a year cite sunspot data, in fields extending beyond solar physics to geomagnetism, atmospheric science and climate science.

From Nature