geomagnetic

adjective

geo·​mag·​net·​ic ˌjē-ō-mag-ˈne-tik How to pronounce geomagnetic (audio)
: of or relating to terrestrial magnetism
geomagnetically adverb
geomagnetism noun

Examples of geomagnetic in a Sentence

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In more great news for aurora enthusiasts, this surge in geomagnetic activity comes at the perfect time. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025 This time tends to be the best for viewing as geomagnetic actively increases toward evening and morning. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025 Geophysicists have long speculated that the weakening of the magnetic field could signal a potential geomagnetic reversal, in which the planet’s north and south magnetic poles swap places. Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025 With six days of high geomagnetic activity, compared to just three in December, March offers a prime window for spotting the northern lights. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for geomagnetic

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of geomagnetic was in 1904

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“Geomagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geomagnetic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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geomagnetic

adjective
geo·​mag·​net·​ic ˌjē-ō-mag-ˈnet-ik How to pronounce geomagnetic (audio)
: of or relating to the magnetism of the earth
geomagnetism noun
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