electromagnetic wave

noun

: one of the waves that are propagated by simultaneous periodic variations of electric and magnetic field intensity and that include radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays

Examples of electromagnetic wave in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Next-gen testing system The system addresses the space and cost limitations of conventional electromagnetic wave testing facilities by using a robot with flexible mobility. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026

General manager John Lynch shared Sunday that an independent scientist deemed the 49ers safe from electromagnetic waves, after conducting tests from the practice fields to the weight room and even the cafeteria. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026

The programming shapes a unique, electromagnetic wave that rises and falls abruptly and pulses rapidly. —Scott Pelley, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026

Radio waves are electromagnetic waves, which are a type of energy that moves from one place to another. —Shreyas Sen, The Conversation, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for electromagnetic wave

• aftershave
• architrave
• autoclave
• microwave
• misbehave
• agave
• behave
• concave
• conclave
• enclave
• engrave
• enslave

Kids Definition

electromagnetic wave

noun

: a wave (as a radio wave, wave of visible light, or X-ray) that consists of an associated electric and magnetic effect and travels at the speed of light

Medical Definition

electromagnetic wave

noun

: one of the waves that are propagated by simultaneous periodic variations of electric and magnetic field intensity and that include radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays