palaeomagnetic

English

Alternative forms

• paleomagnetic (US)

Etymology

palaeo- +‎ magnetic

Adjective

palaeomagnetic (not comparable)

1. (UK, geology) Of or pertaining to palaeomagnetism

Usage notes

• Apparently much more prevalent in UK (27:1 vs. "paleomagnetic" in BNC)

See also

• Paleomagnetism on Wikipedia.Wikipedia