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

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Magnetic chargers attach to your device and charge it through an electromagnetic field. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025 Mach 6 railgun dream Railguns use electromagnetic force to accelerate projectiles at hypersonic speeds, eliminating the need for explosive propellants and potentially reducing per-shot costs compared to traditional missile interceptors. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025 That extra power enables the Ford to operate the electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS). Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025 After clearing the electromagnetic wands of security outside of the West Broadway boutique, upward of 80 people mingled during the cocktail party. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for electromagnetic

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 1 Nov. 2025.

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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