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

Recent Examples on the Web The stronger the geomagnetic activity, the more intense the aurora, and the farther south in the Northern Hemisphere it can be seen. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 May 2024 These hours expand toward evening and morning as the level of geomagnetic activity increases. Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 13 May 2024 The hours expand toward evening and morning as the level of geomagnetic activity increases. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024 Although geomagnetic activity has slowed, the G4 watch remains in effect on Sunday. Julianna O'Clair, The Denver Post, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for geomagnetic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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