electromagnetic wave
Americannoun
noun
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A wave of energy consisting of electric and magnetic fields, oscillating at right angles to each other.
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See more at electromagnetic radiation
Etymology
Origin of electromagnetic wave
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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"The computational model predicts how design decisions affect electromagnetic wave propagation in the chip," said Nonaka, "to make sure proper signal coupling occurs and avoid unwanted crosstalk."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 17, 2026
"If you have a screen and an electromagnetic wave passes by, the wave doesn't propagate straight through," Medvedev said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2024
For vertical-vertical, the electromagnetic wave of both the transmitted and returned radar beam has peaks and valleys, similar to the rise and fall of ocean waves.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2024
Figure 24.7 A part of the electromagnetic wave sent out from the antenna at one instant in time.
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
In order to have an electromagnetic wave, one must have a medium in which an electric field or a magnetic field may exist.
From Where I Wasn't Going by Walt Richmond
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