electromagnet

noun

elec·​tro·​mag·​net i-ˌlek-trō-ˈmag-nət 

: a core of magnetic material (such as iron) surrounded by a coil of wire through which an electric current is passed to magnetize the core

Examples of electromagnet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sixteen copper-coil electromagnets resembling giant slices of pineapple wrap around the stellarator’s shell. —IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2024

This includes magnetohydrodynamics – which uses plasmas controlled by electromagnets, instead of gases, to keep temperatures down. —The Week Uk, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Sending power into the hub's electromagnets causes the wheel's magnets to spin and the wheel to rotate around the motor-hub unit. —Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 9 July 2024

The kiosk then uses a winch to hoist the character onto a platform, where electromagnets help stabilize its feet. —IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for electromagnet

• ferromagnet
• magnate
• magnet

Kids Definition

electromagnet

noun

elec·​tro·​mag·​net i-ˌlek-trō-ˈmag-nət 

: a core of magnetic material (as soft iron) surrounded by a coil of wire through which an electric current is passed to magnetize the core

Medical Definition

electromagnet

noun

elec·​tro·​mag·​net i-ˌlek-trō-ˈmag-nət 

: a core of magnetic material surrounded by a coil of wire through which an electric current is passed to magnetize the core