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

However, there is a back-up electromagnet just in case. —New Atlas, 22 May 2025

These consist of a mini-keyboard with a one- or two-octave range and metal reeds inside that are set in motion by electromagnets, generating harmonic motion and producing audible sound. —Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 18 May 2025

He is held captive by the terrorist group Ten Rings and eventually escapes in a suit of powered armor, kept alive by an electromagnet in his chest. —Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025

Watch Iron Man on Disney+ Iron Man 2 Tony Stark is slowly being poisoned by the palladium core of the electromagnet keeping him alive, and he’s further stressed by the pressure to share his suits with the government and military. —Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025

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