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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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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1820, in the meaning defined above
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“Electromagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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