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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The vehicle also features a closed dual-chamber air suspension system and dual-valve CCD electromagnetic dampers designed to improve ride comfort, stability, and handling dynamics. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026 Every additional line adds heat, bulk, and electromagnetic noise. William Jones, USA Today, 8 May 2026 When the electromagnetic field was switched on, however, the researchers observed a halt in division, though the cells continued to increase in length, in some instances becoming 300 times longer than usual. Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026 The vacuum of space, devoid of any material entity, is enough to account for the propagation of objects and gravitation and electromagnetic signals all on its own. Big Think, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for electromagnetic

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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 14 May. 2026.

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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