electromagnetic wave


nounPhysics.
  1. a wave produced by the acceleration of an electric charge and propagated by the periodic variation of intensities of, usually, perpendicular electric and magnetic fields.

Origin of electromagnetic wave

1
First recorded in 1905–10

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British Dictionary definitions for electromagnetic wave

electromagnetic wave

noun
  1. a wave of energy propagated in an electromagnetic field: See also electromagnetic radiation

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Scientific definitions for electromagnetic wave

electromagnetic wave

  1. A wave of energy consisting of electric and magnetic fields, oscillating at right angles to each other. See more at electromagnetic radiation.

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