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electromagnet
[ ih-lek-troh-mag-nit ]
noun
- a device consisting of an iron or steel core that is magnetized by electric current in a coil that surrounds it.
electromagnet
/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈmæɡnɪt /
noun
- a magnet consisting of an iron or steel core wound with a coil of wire, through which a current is passed
electromagnet
/ ĭ-lĕk′trō-măg′nĭt /
- A device consisting of a coil of insulated wire wrapped around an iron core that becomes magnetized when an electric current flows through the wire. Electromagnets are used to convert electrical control signals into mechanical movements.
- See Note at magnetism
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Word History and Origins
Origin of electromagnet1
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Example Sentences
Now allow the thread to unwind, and as the watch revolves, pass it back and forth near a powerful electromagnet.
It should be made of a good grade of steel, tempered and then magnetized by means of a powerful electromagnet.
A minute later, it reappeared with a large electromagnet and a relux plate, to which were attached a huge pair of silver busbars.
We can also wrap wires around this circular iron and make an electromagnet of it.
This is done by shaping the stationary magnet around the path of the rotating electromagnet.
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