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 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 Severe to extreme geomagnetic storming is possible again later today... John Helton, NPR, 12 May 2024 These hours expand towards evening and morning as the level of geomagnetic activity increases. Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 11 May 2024 Boise residents will have a rare chance to catch a glimpse of the northern lights on Friday night and early Saturday morning thanks to rare solar flares disrupting the Earth’s geomagnetic field. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2024 The researchers found a significant decrease in bird migration numbers—around 10 percent—during high geomagnetic disturbance. Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023 Additionally, all versions have a temperature sensor, an accelerometer, a barometer, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, and a light sensor. Christopher Janaro, PCMAG, 26 July 2023

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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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Cite this Entry

“Geomagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geomagnetic. Accessed 19 May. 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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