: of or relating to terrestrial magnetism

Examples of geomagnetic in a Sentence

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Around the spring and autumn equinoxes, geomagnetic activity tends to increase thanks in part to the Russell-McPherron effect. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026 When geomagnetic activity becomes stronger, the northern lights can sometimes be seen farther south than usual. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 The Kp index is a numeric scale, ranging from zero to nine, that describes geomagnetic activity. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 Sep. 2026 This might be because the Integratron was apparently built on a geomagnetic vortex. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

geomagnetic

adjective
: of or relating to the magnetism of the earth
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