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electromagnetic /elec·tro·mag·net·ic/ (-mag-net´ik) involving both electricity and magnetism.
electromagnetic [-magnet′ik] Etymology: Gk, elektron, Magnesia, ancient source of lodestone 1 pertaining to magnetism that is induced by an electric current. 2 pertaining to radiation such as light, microwaves, x-rays, gamma rays, or radio waves. electromagnetic pertaining to or emanating from electromagnetism. electromagnetic flowmeter measures the electromagnetic force generated when the blood flowing through a vessel of known diameter passes through a magnetic field at right angles to the magnetic lines of force. electromagnetic radiation transport of energy through space. Examples are x-rays, radio waves. electromagnetic receptors receptors which perceive electromagnetic stimuli. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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