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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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An aura is an electromagnetic field that surrounds the physical body.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
As a testing engineer, Liu assessed products’ electromagnetic compatibility, RF exposure levels, and hearing-aid compatibility.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
Attached to the collar of her gown is a large, grey, electromagnetic security tag – one that would take a delicate operation to remove.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
Live Science reported in 2013 that certain ant species are attracted to the warmth and electromagnetic fields that electronics emit.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1820, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing electromagnetic
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“Electromagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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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