adjective
- relating to the study of the Earth’s magnetic field as recorded in rocks, sediments, and archaeological materials from past geological periods
Usage: scientific; geological
Examples
- Paleomagnetic data helped scientists understand continental drift.
- The researchers collected paleomagnetic samples from the ancient lava flows.
- Paleomagnetic analysis revealed that the magnetic poles had reversed multiple times.
- The paleomagnetic record provides evidence of past climate changes.
- Scientists used paleomagnetic dating to determine the age of the rock formation.
- Paleomagnetic studies show how the continents moved over millions of years.