archaeomagnetism

archaeomagnetism
Magnetism of the Earth in the geologic past; the measurement of this magnetism in order to date a specimen.

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  • archaeomagnetism — noun magnetism possessed by components of clay and rocks which have in the past been heated, especially as studied in a method of geological or archaeological dating. Derivatives archaeomagnetic adjective …   English new terms dictionary

  • archaeomagnetism — /ˌakioʊˈmægnətɪzəm/ (say .ahkeeoh magnuhtizuhm) noun the magnetic properties of archaeological remains. Also, archeomagnetism. Usage: For spelling variation see ae1 …  

  • archaeomagnetism — archaeomagˈnetism noun The process of ascertaining magnetic intensity and direction in a prehistoric object (the date at which there was a corresponding intensity and direction in the earth s magnetic field being the date also of the object) • •… …   Useful english dictionary

  • archaeomagnetism dating — /ahr kee oh mag ni tiz euhm/ the dating of archaeological specimens by determination of the magnetic alignment of objects containing ferromagnetic materials, as baked clay pots, within undisturbed archaeological sites. Also, archeomagnetism… …   Universalium

  • archaeomagnetism dating — /ahr kee oh mag ni tiz euhm/ the dating of archaeological specimens by determination of the magnetic alignment of objects containing ferromagnetic materials, as baked clay pots, within undisturbed archaeological sites. Also, archeomagnetism… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Archaeomagnetic dating — Archaeomagnetism dating (adjective archaeomagnetic ) is the science of how to interpret signatures of the Earth s magnetic field at past times that are recorded in archaeological materials. These paleomagnetic signatures can be recorded when… …   Wikipedia

  • archeomagnetism dating — /ahr kee oh mag ni tiz euhm/. See archaeomagnetism dating. * * * …   Universalium

  • archeomagnetism — /ˌakioʊˈmægnətɪzm/ (say .ahkeeoh magnuhtizm) noun → archaeomagnetism …  

  • archaeo- — combining form see archae * * * archaeo , combining form. ancient; primitive: »Archaeopteryx = an ancient bird. Archaeology = study of ancient (things). ╂[< Greek archaîos ancient < arch beginning] * * * (also …   Useful english dictionary

  • archeomagnetism dating — /ahr kee oh mag ni tiz euhm/. See archaeomagnetism dating …   Useful english dictionary

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