electromagnetic radiation
noun
: energy in the form of electromagnetic waves
also
: a series of electromagnetic waves
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Solar flares are large eruptions of electromagnetic radiation from the sun, which could last from minutes to hours, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
The report urges officials to address electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure stemming from the widespread use of cellphones, Wi-Fi routers, cell towers and wearable, such as smartwatches.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This emits massive amounts of electromagnetic radiation out into space and towards our planet.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Christian Holler, Porsche’s head of charging systems, says the system conforms to International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection standards for electromagnetic radiation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
The report urges officials to address electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure stemming from the widespread use of cellphones, Wi-Fi routers, cell towers and wearable, such as smartwatches.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This emits massive amounts of electromagnetic radiation out into space and towards our planet.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Christian Holler, Porsche’s head of charging systems, says the system conforms to International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection standards for electromagnetic radiation.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Electromagnetic radiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic%20radiation. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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