Definitions for paleomagnetismˌpeɪ li oʊˈmæg nɪˌtɪz əm; esp. Brit. ˌpæl i-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
pa•le•o•mag•net•ismˌpeɪ li oʊˈmæg nɪˌtɪz əm; esp. Brit. ˌpæl i-(n.)
magnetic polarization acquired by the minerals in a rock at the time the rock was deposited or solidified.
Category: Geology
Origin of paleomagnetism:
1850–55
Wiktionary
paleomagnetism(Noun)
The study of the strength and direction of the Earth's magnetic field as it has changed over geologic time.
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