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 carrier is also expected to use electromagnetic catapults to launch aircraft. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026 Microwave shielding materials, on the other hand, often rely on electrical conductivity and strong electromagnetic interactions – properties that can also increase heat absorption. New Atlas, 25 May 2026 The Emsella Treatment chair does the same for the pelvic floor, generating electromagnetic currents that cause pelvic floor muscles to contract and relax rapidly. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 But even among the instrument’s diehard defenders, most wouldn’t spend years designing, building, and perfecting an electromagnetic variant. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 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 3 Jun. 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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