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
i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈne-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce electromagnetic (audio)
adverb

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The achievement proves that a single electromagnetic method can handle both exhaust fuel recycling and raw material enrichment for future fusion power plants. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Other forms of energy include, to name only a few, electromagnetic energy, chemical energy and nuclear energy. — Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026 Induction happens when electromagnetic fields cause power on energized lines to jump to nearby idle equipment. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 That problem became tangible after an electromagnetic installation, created by Devendorf, artist Elizabeth Meiklejohn and researcher Irene Posch, disappeared in transit following an exhibition. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for electromagnetic

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of electromagnetic was in 1820

Phrases Containing electromagnetic

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“Electromagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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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
-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce electromagnetic (audio)
adverb
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