Paleomagnetism Definition
pālē-ō-măgnĭ-tĭzəm
noun
The study of the remnant magnetization in rocks.
American Heritage
The alignment of iron and nickel grains in rock with the earth's magnetic poles, fixed at the time of that rock's formation.
Webster's New World
The study of this alignment, specif. as it relates to the shifting of the earth's magnetic poles over time.
Webster's New World
Origin of Paleomagnetism
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From paleo- +"Ž magnetism.
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