depositional remanent magnetization
depositional remanent magnetization (DRM) The magnetization acquired by a sediment during deposition. This is predominantly detrital remanent magnetization, but used more widely, the term covers all magnetizations acquired at such a time. See also POST-DEPOSITIONAL MAGNETIZATION.
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