electromagnetic

[ih-lek-troh-mag-net-ik]

adjective

1. of or relating to electromagnetism or electromagnetic fields.

electromagnetic

/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of, containing, or operated by an electromagnet

   an electromagnetic pump

2. of, relating to, or consisting of electromagnetism

   electromagnetic moment

3. of or relating to electromagnetic radiation

   the electromagnetic spectrum

Other Word Forms

• electromagnetically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of electromagnetic¹

First recorded in 1815–25; electro- + magnetic

Example Sentences

The quasars eat way too much that all of the dust and gas falling into the black hole becomes super hot and begins to glow bright, emitting light across the electromagnetic spectrum.

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The deal also covered greater collaboration around cyberspace and electromagnetic warfare, the documents said.

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They are fitted with missile defence and radar jamming systems as well as electronics designed to withstand the electromagnetic pulse of a nuclear blast.

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The modifications would include installation of advanced security systems, ability to refuel mid-flight, and protection against electromagnetic pulses from nuclear blasts.

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"One of the things we did was leverage our electromagnetic warfare capability in order to ensure dominance throughout the operation", Gen Miller says.

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