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- adjective Of or pertaining to the
magnetic field that remains whenmolten rock solidifies.
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Examples
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From the results of magnetic prospecting, there can be no doubt that this is a huge industrial structure because of its very strong, so called thermoremanent magnetisation, which is characteristic of brick remains.
Interactive Dig Sagalassos - Survey Report 11: Geophysical 2003
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Magnetic map (left) of Tepe Düzen with several areas showing strong thermoremanent magnetization.
Interactive Dig Sagalassos - Geophysical Survey Report 1 2003
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