electromagnetic

adjective

elec·​tro·​mag·​net·​ic i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈne-tik 

: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism

electromagnetically

i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈne-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of electromagnetic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Unlike the swift-moving electromagnetic energy from a flare, CMEs travel more slowly, taking a few days to traverse the space between the Sun and Earth. —Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024

Innovate or Die The Battle of the Beams was on track toward an electromagnetic stalemate. —Justin Ling, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024

Two hypochondriac siblings have taken to the mountains to avoid all electromagnetic frequencies in this hypnotic lesson in claustrophobia and the evocative power of light. —J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024

The sets of wires, called windings, aren’t connected, but through electromagnetic induction across the core, current transfers from one coil to the other. —IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing electromagnetic

• electromagnetic pulse
• electromagnetic radiation
• electromagnetic spectrum
• electromagnetic unit
• electromagnetic wave

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

electromagnetically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb