electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈne-tik 
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
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One possibility that scientists have explored is storing data in glass because of its resistance to moisture, temperature fluctuations and electromagnetic interference.
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
The electromagnetic survey showed the degree of contamination surrounding Boarman’s water well.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
Jamie from the YouTube channel Jamie’s Brick Jams built a fully working electric motor using mostly ordinary LEGO bricks, a handful of basic electronic parts, and simple electromagnetic principles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
Thanks to their annual visits to Levi’s Stadium, the Seahawks are vastly better equipped to deal with both the electromagnetic field produced by the nearby substation and the lingering, discombobulating audio waves from the Flight Deck ride at Great America.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
The electromagnetic survey showed the degree of contamination surrounding Boarman’s water well.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
Jamie from the YouTube channel Jamie’s Brick Jams built a fully working electric motor using mostly ordinary LEGO bricks, a handful of basic electronic parts, and simple electromagnetic principles.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
Thanks to their annual visits to Levi’s Stadium, the Seahawks are vastly better equipped to deal with both the electromagnetic field produced by the nearby substation and the lingering, discombobulating audio waves from the Flight Deck ride at Great America.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Electromagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈnet-ik
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
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electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
-mag-ˈnet-ik
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
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