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electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈne-tik
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
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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.
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Word History
First Known Use
1820, in the meaning defined above
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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
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
Medical Definition
electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
-mag-ˈnet-ik
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
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