electric field
noun
: a region associated with a distribution of electric charge or a varying magnetic field in which forces due to that charge or field act upon other electric charges
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This light induced an electric field inside the aluminum without making physical contact.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
The key challenge, however, is to create an electric field that extends far enough into the surrounding water.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2025
Disturbances in Earth’s magnetic field can reach the ground, which triggers electricity in rocks and essentially creates an electric field in the ground.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Most importantly, electric fields can either push or pull on electric charges, depending on their direction.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
The key challenge, however, is to create an electric field that extends far enough into the surrounding water.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2025
Disturbances in Earth’s magnetic field can reach the ground, which triggers electricity in rocks and essentially creates an electric field in the ground.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Most importantly, electric fields can either push or pull on electric charges, depending on their direction.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for electric field
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“Electric field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electric%20field. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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