geodynamo

English

/ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)ˈdʌɪnəməʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • the mechanism responsible for the generation of the Earth's magnetic field caused by convection and conduction currents in the fluid core

Etymology

Compound from English geo (earth, geographical) + English dynamo.

Origin

English

dynamo

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