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

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Add-ons include a microcurrent lift and an infrared pulsed electromagnetic therapy mat alongside diamond collagen masks. Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 This produces a dynamic electromagnetic field, which has a rapidly changing direction. Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025 This allows drones and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets to enter electromagnetic warfare (EW) environments that are being occupied by multiple forces. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 Officers in one of the cars opened up the moonroof and shot it with an electromagnetic gun, disabling it. Alex Isenstadt, Axios, 9 Feb. 2025 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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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