electromagnetic

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e·lec·tro·mag·net·ic

[ih-lek-troh-mag-net-ik]
adjective
of or pertaining to electromagnetism or electromagnetic fields.

Origin:
1815–25; electro- + magnetic

e·lec·tro·mag·net·i·cal·ly, adverb
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electromagnetic (ɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
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
 
electromag'netically
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

electromagnetic
1821, from electro- (see electric) + magnetic.
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Example sentences
Their energies come from the star, and each of them operate on fusion reactions
  electromagnetic energy.
Although there might be an evanescent small amount of electromagnetic radiation
  there is absolutely no proof of damage by that.
Third, there's the concern about electromagnetic radiation.
Suddenly opening such a circuit releases stored electromagnetic energy
  concentrating at a point, producing catastrophic arcing.
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