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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGeomagnetic field
/ˌdʒiː.əʊ.mæɡˈnet.ɪk fiːld/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The magnetic field that extends from the Earth's interior out into space, where it interacts with the solar wind.
"Changes in the geomagnetic field can affect satellite operations and navigation systems." - 2
The magnetic force environment surrounding the planet, generated by electric currents in the liquid outer core.
"Migratory animals often use the geomagnetic field as a compass to navigate across continents."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combining form of geo- (from Greek gê meaning 'earth'), magnetic (from Greek magnetis lithos meaning 'Magnesian stone'), and field (from Old English feld meaning 'open country' or 'expanse'). The compound term emerged in the 19th century with the formal development of geophysics and electromagnetism to describe the magnetic force enveloping the Earth.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Geomagnetic field" is said worldwide
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champ géomagnétique
Transliteration: shɑ̃ ʒe.ɔ.ma.ɲe.tik
"Le champ géomagnétique protège la Terre des vents solaires."
geomagnetisches Feld
Transliteration: ɡe.o.maɡˈneː.tɪʃəs fɛlt
"Das geomagnetische Feld schützt unseren Planeten vor kosmischer Strahlung."
campo geomagnetico
Transliteration: ˈkampo dʒe.o.maɲˈdʒɛː.tiko
"Le variazioni del campo geomagnetico influenzano le bussole."
campo geomagnético
Transliteration: ˈkampo xe.o.maɣˈne.ti.ko
"El campo geomagnético de la Tierra cambia constantemente con el tiempo."
campo geomagnético
Transliteration: ˈkɐ̃pu ʒi.o.maɡˈnɛ.tʃi.ku
"O campo geomagnético é gerado no núcleo externo da Terra."
भूचुंबकीय क्षेत्र
Transliteration: bhuchumbakiy kshetra
"भूचुंबकीय क्षेत्र पृथ्वी को सौर हवाओं से बचाता है।"
地磁场
Transliteration: dì cì chǎng
"地磁场对保护地球大气层免受太阳风侵蚀至关重要。"
지자기장
Transliteration: jijagijang
"새들은 이동할 때 지자기장을 이용해 길을 찾는다."
地磁気
Transliteration: jijiki
"地磁気の変動によりオーロラが観測される。"
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