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

Examples of electromagnetic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Using an electromagnetic scanner fine enough to discern signals from different parts of an IC, the Texas and Intel team was unable to crack the key in their test chip, even after 40 million attempts. IEEE Spectrum, 28 Feb. 2024 Radios, drone controllers and vehicles all produce substantial amounts of electromagnetic activity and thermal energy that can be detected. Alex Horton, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024 Their efforts have led to the Standard Model of particle physics, which describes the most fundamental ingredients of matter (leptons and quarks) and the forces that control them (the electromagnetic, strong and weak forces). Daniel Garisto, Scientific American, 13 Dec. 2023 Thanks to both organic development efforts and selective acquisitions, Cadence now offers electrothermal, electromagnetic and especially computational fluid dynamics solutions. Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Some mines have electromagnetic shields, protecting them from ground-penetrating radar. Justin Ling, WIRED, 19 Feb. 2024 The Minnesota nonprofit Global Wellness Connections is proposing a feasibility study to look at connecting Rochester and the Twin Cities via train-like capsules traveling with electromagnetic propulsion at speeds up to 700 mph in an underground or elevated tube. Jeff Kiger, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2024 Most rotating generators and machines are physically coupled to the grid’s electromagnetic oscillations. IEEE Spectrum, 14 Feb. 2024 This disturbing behavior may also affect the creature’s migration habits Another study by the university showed that the electromagnetic cables also negatively affect lobster and lobster larvae. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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