paleomagnetically
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paleomagnetically — adverb see paleomagnetism … New Collegiate Dictionary
paleomagnetically — pa·leo·magnetically … English syllables
paleomagnetically — adverb see paleomagnetism … Useful english dictionary
paleomagnetism — noun Date: 1854 1. the intensity and direction of residual magnetization in ancient rocks 2. a science that deals with paleomagnetism • paleomagnetic adjective • paleomagnetically adverb • paleomagnetist noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
Laurentia — For the use of the surname Laurentia , see Laurentum. Laurentia, also called the North American craton. Laurentia (North American craton) is a large area of continental craton, which forms the ancient geological core of the North American… … Wikipedia
India — /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… … Universalium
paleomagnetism — [pā΄lē ō mag′nə tiz΄əm] n. 1. the alignment of iron and nickel grains in rock with the earth s magnetic poles, fixed at the time of that rock s formation 2. the study of this alignment, specif. as it relates to the shifting of the earth s… … English World dictionary
