electromagnetic radiation

noun

: energy in the form of electromagnetic waves
also : a series of electromagnetic waves

Examples of electromagnetic radiation in a Sentence

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Humans’ eyes can sense visible light, which is electromagnetic radiation between 400 and 700 nanometers. Toshi Hirabayashi, Discover Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024 Strong flares release particles of electromagnetic radiation that are aimed toward Earth and other planets in the solar system. Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025 Solar flares release powerful bursts of electromagnetic radiation and are classified into five categories: A, B, C, M, and X. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025 The transition, which emits a bit of electromagnetic radiation at a wavelength of 21 centimeters, doesn’t happen often. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for electromagnetic radiation

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electromagnetic radiation was in 1891

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“Electromagnetic radiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic%20radiation. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

electromagnetic radiation

noun
: energy in the form of electromagnetic waves
also : a series of electromagnetic waves

Medical Definition

electromagnetic radiation

noun
: a series of electromagnetic waves

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