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

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But this place on our planet does not coincide with Earth’s magnetic or geomagnetic South Poles—those are related to the planet’s magnetic field and are located on the Adélie Coast and near Russia’s Vostok Station, respectively. Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 6 Jan. 2026 According to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, energized solar wind streaming toward Earth may trigger geomagnetic conditions strong enough to push the aurora borealis farther south than usual. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025 Things like dark skies, long nights, and strong geomagnetic activity (storms) have to align for the best chance of catching them. Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 24 Dec. 2025 The northern lights can last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the strength of the geomagnetic activity. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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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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