1. Scientists who study the magnetic properties of rocks and minerals to understand Earth's past magnetic field and the movement of continents.
Usage: plural form of paleomagnetist; field-specific term in geology and geophysics

Examples

• Paleomagnetists use ancient rock formations to map how continents have moved over millions of years.
• The team of paleomagnetists discovered evidence of magnetic reversals in the seafloor.
• Paleomagnetists analyze magnetite crystals in volcanic rocks to determine their age and origin.
• Several paleomagnetists contributed to the theory of plate tectonics through their research.
• The paleomagnetists presented their findings on Earth's magnetic history at the geology conference.