Paleofield
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paleofield is a noun meaning (geology) A magnetic field active at a particular time in the geologic past.
Meaning
(geology) A magnetic field active at a particular time in the geologic past.
Example Sentences
In particular, paleofields as high as 300 μT have been reported from the Allende meteorite that formed more than 4.5 x10⁹ years ago
Word Forms
- paleofields
- palaeofield
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include palaeomagnetism, paleomagnetics, paleomagnetosphere, paleomagnetician, paleogeology, paleomagnetist.
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