electromagnet

noun

elec·​tro·​mag·​net i-ˌlek-trō-ˈmag-nət How to pronounce electromagnet (audio)
: 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

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This includes magnetohydrodynamics – which uses plasmas controlled by electromagnets, instead of gases, to keep temperatures down. The Week Uk, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Sending power into the hub's electromagnets causes the wheel's magnets to spin and the wheel to rotate around the motor-hub unit. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 9 July 2024 The kiosk then uses a winch to hoist the character onto a platform, where electromagnets help stabilize its feet. IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2024 Sitars made from golf clubs, pianos generating otherworldly tones from electromagnets, and infinitely customizable miniature synthesizers—all have taken home prizes at Georgia Tech’s Guthman Musical Instrument Competition. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 18 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for electromagnet 

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electromagnet was in 1821

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“Electromagnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnet. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

electromagnet

noun
elec·​tro·​mag·​net i-ˌlek-trō-ˈmag-nət How to pronounce electromagnet (audio)
: 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

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electromagnet

noun
elec·​tro·​mag·​net i-ˌlek-trō-ˈmag-nət How to pronounce electromagnet (audio)
: a core of magnetic material surrounded by a coil of wire through which an electric current is passed to magnetize the core

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