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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An aura is an electromagnetic field that surrounds the physical body. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025 As a testing engineer, Liu assessed products’ electromagnetic compatibility, RF exposure levels, and hearing-aid compatibility. IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025 Attached to the collar of her gown is a large, grey, electromagnetic security tag – one that would take a delicate operation to remove. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025 Live Science reported in 2013 that certain ant species are attracted to the warmth and electromagnetic fields that electronics emit. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 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 7 Feb. 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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