electromagnetic
word
/ˌɪˌɫɛktɹoʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/
/ɪlˌɛktɹəʊmɐɡnˈɛtɪk/
Definition
Related to the combined effects of electricity and magnetism, especially in waves or fields that can travel through space, such as light, radio waves, and X-rays.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in scientific or technical contexts (physics, engineering). Common phrases: 'electromagnetic field', 'electromagnetic wave', 'electromagnetic spectrum'. Rare in daily conversation.
Spanish: electromagnéticoPortuguese (BR): eletromagnéticoPortuguese (PT): eletromagnéticoChinese (Simplified): 电磁的Chinese (Traditional): 電磁的Hindi: वैद्युत चुंबकीयArabic: كهرومغناطيسيBengali: ইলেক্ট্রোম্যাগনেটিক - বৈদ্যুতিক-চৌম্বকীয়Russian: электромагнитныйJapanese: 電磁的Vietnamese: điện từKorean: 전자기Turkish: elektromanyetikUrdu: برقی مقناطیسیIndonesian: elektromagnetik
Example Sentences
Light is an electromagnetic wave.
basic
An electromagnetic field is created by electric currents.
basic
Radio uses electromagnetic waves to send signals.
basic
X-rays are a type of electromagnetic radiation you can't see.
natural
The electromagnetic spectrum includes everything from radio waves to gamma rays.
natural
Wi-Fi signals are actually just electromagnetic waves, like light.
natural