electromagnetic

adjective

elec·​tro·​mag·​net·​ic i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈne-tik How to pronounce electromagnetic (audio)
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
electromagnetically adverb

Examples of electromagnetic in a Sentence

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It is believed to occur the intersection of ley lines, or electromagnetic threads of energy that crisscross the planet. Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024 Ordinary suburban houses are filled with electronic devices and equipment that can sometimes emit electromagnetic noise at exactly the frequencies that radio telescopes aim to detect. The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024 The design is split into two separate circuit boards, eliminating electromagnetic interference from the bass crossover components affecting higher frequency signals, and incorporating specialized inductors and capacitors selected for their first-rate audio performance. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 One of its predictions is that light is a smooth wave that moves through the electromagnetic field at a constant speed. Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for electromagnetic 

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electromagnetic was in 1820

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“Electromagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

electromagnetic

adjective
elec·​tro·​mag·​net·​ic i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈnet-ik How to pronounce electromagnetic (audio)
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism

Medical Definition

electromagnetic

adjective
elec·​tro·​mag·​net·​ic -mag-ˈnet-ik How to pronounce electromagnetic (audio)
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
electromagnetically adverb

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