electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈne-tik 
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
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Not even the Cold War atmospherics — of the non-electromagnetic kind — compelled the FCC to intervene in programming.
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Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
These include fusion magnet systems, space electromagnetic propulsion, superconducting induction heating, magnetic levitation technologies, and efficient power transmission systems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The dramatic thump of the ship’s four electromagnetic catapults which shoot them into the sky is constant and can be heard throughout the ship.
—Matthew Bodner, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Hong Kong and Seoul — China’s latest and most capable aircraft carrier has used its new electromagnetic catapult to successfully launch three types of aircraft, according to Chinese state media, which released footage of the launches for the first time to mark the technological breakthrough.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
These include fusion magnet systems, space electromagnetic propulsion, superconducting induction heating, magnetic levitation technologies, and efficient power transmission systems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The dramatic thump of the ship’s four electromagnetic catapults which shoot them into the sky is constant and can be heard throughout the ship.
—Matthew Bodner, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Hong Kong and Seoul — China’s latest and most capable aircraft carrier has used its new electromagnetic catapult to successfully launch three types of aircraft, according to Chinese state media, which released footage of the launches for the first time to mark the technological breakthrough.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Electromagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈnet-ik
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
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electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
-mag-ˈnet-ik
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
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