electromagnet
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troʊˈmæg noun
a device consisting of an iron or steel core that is magnetized by electric current in a coil that surrounds it.
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electromagnet (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈmæɡnɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| a magnet consisting of an iron or steel core wound with a coil of wire, through which a current is passed | |
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| electromagnet (ĭ-lěk'trō-māg'nĭt) Pronunciation Key
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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The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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Example sentences
The electromagnet is off, but the coil is moving and it keeps moving long enough for the cycle to repeat.
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