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geomagnetism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The magnetism of the Earth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

The science that studies the magnetism of the Earth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Pre-Greek der. Proto-Hellenic *gayader. Ancient Greek γαῖᾰ (gaîă)clip. Ancient Greek γῆ (gê) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-) Ancient Greek γεω- (geō-)der. English geo- English magnetism English geomagnetism From geo- + magnetism.

Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: geomagnetismus — magnetism of the Earth
  • Finnish: Maan magneettikenttä — magnetism of the Earth
  • Finnish: geomagnetismi — magnetism of the Earth
  • Georgian: გეომაგნეტიზმი (geomagneṭizmi) — magnetism of the Earth
  • Italian: geomagnetismo — magnetism of the Earth
  • Spanish: geomagnetismo — magnetism of the Earth
  • Chinese Mandarin: 地磁學 /地磁学 — science
  • Finnish: geomagnetismi — science
  • Georgian: გეომაგნეტიზმი (geomagneṭizmi) — science
  • Hindi: भूचुंभकत्व (bhūcumbhkatva) — science
  • Spanish: geomagnetismo — science