electromagnetic

adjective

Simple meaning

Related to magnetism produced by an electric current.

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ihlektrohmagnehtik

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ɪlɛktɹoʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk

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adjective

Relating to electromagnetism.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty: B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency: Moderately Common
Typical Use: Neutral / general English

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More ways to use electromagnetic

“Electromagnetic energy.”adjective

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electromagnetic fieldelectromagnetic radiationelectromagnetic waveelectromagnetic spectrumelectromagnetic energyelectromagnetic inductionelectromagnetic forceelectromagnetic interference

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electromagnetic intrusionnounCompound term
The deliberate insertion of electromagnetic energy into transmission paths with the objective of confusing or deceiving operators.
electromagnetic radiationnounCompound term
Radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge.
electromagnetic spectrumnounCompound term
The entire frequency range of electromagnetic waves.
electromagnetic unitnounCompound term
Any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism.
electromagnetic wavenounCompound term
Radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge.
electromagnetic interactionnounCompound term
An interaction between charged elementary particles that is intermediate in strength between the strong and weak interactions.

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