PALEOMAGNETISM


Meaning of PALEOMAGNETISM in English

"ˌ noun

Etymology: pale- + magnetism

1. : the intensity and direction of residual magnetization in ancient rocks

2. : a study that deals with paleomagnetism

• pa·leo·magnetic "ˌ adjective

• pa·leo·magnetically "ˌ adverb

• pa·leo·magnetist "ˌ noun

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