dynamo theory

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} A proposed [[mechanism]], involving a [[rotate|rotating]], [[convect]]ing{{,}} and [[electrical]]ly [[conduct]]ing [[fluid]], by which a [[celestial body]] [[generate]]s and [[maintain]]s a [[magnetic field]] over [[astronomical]] [[time scale]]s.

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