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electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈne-tik
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
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No heat is produced unless the pan is made of a magnetic material that reacts with the electromagnetic field.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
Faraday bags, on the other hand, use electromagnetic shielding and can successfully block Apple AirTag signals, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals, from being detected by thieves.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
The Sichuan, a Type 076 warship, outfitted with an electromagnetic catapult and arresting gear.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Fortunately for him, his next project, a real-life version of Captain America’s electromagnetic shield, drew millions of views and pushed his subscriber count past five hundred thousand.
—Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1820, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing electromagnetic
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“Electromagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈnet-ik
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
Medical Definition
electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
-mag-ˈnet-ik
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
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