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
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This radiation can take the form of tiny particles moving rapidly or high-energy electromagnetic waves emerging from the nucleus.
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Kelling Donald, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
For instance, Quaise Energy has developed a millimeter-wave drilling technology that can vaporize rock using high-frequency electromagnetic waves rather than conventional drill bits.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Then we got suckered again, paying $100,000 to another miracle healer who had something called a PAP-IMI machine, which can supposedly cure anything with electromagnetic waves.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The radiation given off by an object takes the form of light, or electromagnetic waves.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
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Kelling Donald, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
For instance, Quaise Energy has developed a millimeter-wave drilling technology that can vaporize rock using high-frequency electromagnetic waves rather than conventional drill bits.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Then we got suckered again, paying $100,000 to another miracle healer who had something called a PAP-IMI machine, which can supposedly cure anything with electromagnetic waves.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
The radiation given off by an object takes the form of light, or electromagnetic waves.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for electromagnetic wave
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“Electromagnetic wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic%20wave. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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