Definition of electromagnet
: 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
Test Your Vocabulary
Name That Color
-
- Name that color:

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share electromagnet
Time Traveler for electromagnet
The first known use of electromagnet was in 1821
See more words from the same year