of or pertaining to the magnetic properties of the earth
Derived forms
geomagnetism (ˌgeoˈmagneˌtism)
noun
geomagnetic in American English
(ˌdʒioumæɡˈnetɪk)
adjective
of or pertaining to geomagnetism
Derived forms
geomagnetician (ˌdʒiouˌmæɡnɪˈtɪʃən)geomagnetist
noun
Word origin
[1900–05; geo- + magnetic]This word is first recorded in the period 1900–05. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: burnout, cathode-ray tube, decompression, hookup, hydroplanegeo- is a combining form meaning “the earth,” used in the formation of compound words.Other words that use the affix geo- include: geofact, geology, geomorphic, geophysics, geopotential
Examples of 'geomagnetic' in a sentence
geomagnetic
The two-year survey studied geomagnetic phenomena believed to be associated with the magnetic equator.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
A surge in geomagnetic activity caused havoc on the ground.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
However, strong geomagnetic storms could bring auroras tonight.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The charged solar particles flow down these ropes, providing the energy for the geomagnetic storms and the auroras.
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When a geomagnetic storm hits, the lid of warm air breaks and the charges are released, creating these sounds.
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The resulting geomagnetic storm would be potentially devastating for a world that depends on electricity and telecommunications, they warned.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They discovered that a stroke was 19 per cent more likely to happen following a geomagnetic storm.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Many pigeon racers keep track of solar activity and keep their birds in their roosts during high geomagnetic activity.