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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Those speedy solar winds increase the geomagnetic activity, which often makes the aurora bigger and brighter. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025 If geomagnetic activity is strong enough, skywatchers in northern Michigan and Maine may get a special Valentine's Day light show. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Feb. 2025 For Thursday, geomagnetic storming is forecasted to reach G1 strength (on a five-point scale) while Friday could see G2, or moderate, storming. Addy Bink, The Hill, 27 Nov. 2024 The company focused on developing the Asia Diamond Exchange and advancing geomagnetic energy technology. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024 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 Mar. 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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