magnetic reversal

noun

Any of several reversals in the polarity of the Earth's magnetic field (such that a compass points South) that have happened over geologic time.

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Meanings

nounmagnetic reversal (plural magnetic reversals)

plural magnetic reversals

  1. Any of several reversals in the polarity of the Earth's magnetic field (such that a compass points South) that have happened over geologic time.
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