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Geomagnetism

/ˌdʒiː.oʊˈmæɡ.nə.tɪz.əm/
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The magnetic field of the Earth and the magnetic phenomena associated with it.

    "Fluctuations in geomagnetism can affect satellite operations and power grids on Earth."
  2. 2

    The branch of geophysics concerned with the magnetic field of the Earth.

    "Her research in geomagnetism focuses on tracking historical shifts in the planet's magnetic poles."

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Derived from the combining form of the Greek 'geo-' meaning earth, combined with 'magnetism', which traces back to the ancient Greek 'magnes lithos' (lodestone of Magnesia). The compound term emerged in the 19th century as the scientific study of the Earth's magnetic field and its temporal variations gained formal recognition.

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