electromagnetic

adjective

elec·​tro·​mag·​net·​ic i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈne-tik How to pronounce electromagnetic (audio)
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
electromagnetically adverb

Examples of electromagnetic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The instrument consisted of long strings strung together in wooden boxes and amplified with electromagnetic pickups, creating the strange sounds. Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2024 The reason cited is the electromagnetic signals in EV’s result in a distorted and low-quality sound on AM radio. Brad Adgate, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 People across Earth can expect more frequent and brighter northern lights to grace the sky as the sun nears the height of its 11-year cycle, making electromagnetic activity a more common occurrence. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 Another method involves wrapping electromagnetic coils around plant stems to boost root development. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for electromagnetic 

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Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electromagnetic was in 1820

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“Electromagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

electromagnetic

adjective
elec·​tro·​mag·​net·​ic i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈnet-ik How to pronounce electromagnetic (audio)
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism

Medical Definition

electromagnetic

adjective
elec·​tro·​mag·​net·​ic -mag-ˈnet-ik How to pronounce electromagnetic (audio)
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
electromagnetically adverb

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