geomagnetic

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adjective

geo·​mag·​net·​ic ˌjē-ō-mag-ˈne-tik How to pronounce geomagnetic (audio)
: of or relating to terrestrial magnetism
geomagnetically
ˌjē-ō-mag-ˈne-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce geomagnetic (audio)
adverb
geomagnetism
ˌjē-ō-ˈmag-nə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce geomagnetic (audio)
noun

geomagnetism

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noun

geo·​magnetism ¦jē(ˌ)ō + How to pronounce geomagnetism (audio)
: terrestrial magnetism

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These storms are known to have been seen as far south as Illinois or the 50° geomagnetic latitude. — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 4 June 2026 There are three primary hypotheses for how birds might sense Earth’s geomagnetic field. — ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026 If the solar storm arrives later in the forecast, the strongest geomagnetic activity could occur closer to — or even after — sunset for parts of North America, drastically improving viewing opportunities. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 8 June 2026 Until then, scientists generally associated major space-weather disturbances with periods of intense solar and geomagnetic activity. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for geomagnetic

Word History

Etymology

Noun

ge- + magnetism

First Known Use

Adjective

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 Jul. 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
-ˈmag-nə-ˌtiz-əm How to pronounce geomagnetic (audio)
noun
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