electromagnet

noun

elec·​tro·​mag·​net i-ˌlek-trō-ˈmag-nət 

: a core of magnetic material (such as iron) surrounded by a coil of wire through which an electric current is passed to magnetize the core

Examples of electromagnet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Building stronger electromagnets HTS tape allows engineers to build stronger electromagnets within a compact footprint. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

An inverter acts as the brain of the system, converting direct current from the battery into alternating current for the motor, regulating the electromagnets, and monitoring performance to keep the motor running as efficiently as possible. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2026

In one form, called continuous wave EPR, the oscillating frequency conventionally is held steady, and the stronger field is swept through a range of values, necessitating a bulky specialized electromagnet. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026

The sound is amplified through pickups and electromagnets found in debris after a fire. — Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for electromagnet

• ferromagnet
• magnate
• magnet

Kids Definition

electromagnet

noun

elec·​tro·​mag·​net i-ˌlek-trō-ˈmag-nət 

: a core of magnetic material (as soft iron) surrounded by a coil of wire through which an electric current is passed to magnetize the core

Medical Definition

electromagnet

noun

elec·​tro·​mag·​net i-ˌlek-trō-ˈmag-nət 

: a core of magnetic material surrounded by a coil of wire through which an electric current is passed to magnetize the core