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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During his tour, a solar flare causes an electromagnetic disturbance that rips through the systems of civilization and into the data center. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 This turbine in turn drives a rotor, which generates electricity through electromagnetic induction (production of electric current by a changing magnetic field). — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026 This set the astronomical community scouring space in the direction of the constellation Eridanus for potential sources for an electromagnetic counterpart to this event with a range of telescopes. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 June 2026 In my experience, the most sophisticated buyers are not swayed by attractive or clever marketing and instead are focused on very tight safety anchors and low-electromagnetic field (EMF) performance. — Christopher Kiggins, Forbes.com, 29 June 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

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“Electromagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic. Accessed 8 Jul. 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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