"paleointensity" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: paleointensities [plural]
Etymology: From paleo- + intensity. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|paleo|intensity}} paleo- + intensity Head templates: {{en-noun}} paleointensity (plural paleointensities)
  1. (geology) The intensity of geomagnetism at a given location at a particular time in the geologic past Categories (topical): Geology Synonyms: palaeointensity

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