aeromagnetic
|aero-mag-net-ic|
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/ˌɛəroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/
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/ˌeərəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/
airborne magnetic survey
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeromagnetic' originates from the combination of 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'magnetic' relating to magnetism.
Historical Evolution
'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' combined with 'magnetic' from Latin 'magneticus' meaning 'of the magnet'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any magnetic phenomena related to air, but now it specifically refers to airborne magnetic surveys.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the study of the Earth's magnetic field using airborne instruments.
The aeromagnetic survey revealed significant mineral deposits.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 20:36