Electromagnetic
/ɪˌlɛk.tɹoʊ.mæɡˈnɛ.tɪk/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Relating to electromagnetism. not-comparable
"Skin needs ultraviolet radiation to begin the synthesis of vitamin D, but dermatologists say you can probably get the necessary electromagnetic input from a mere 20 minutes of sun exposure a week, as you go about your daily affairs, sunblocked and sans beach."
Adjective
- 1 pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion wordnet
Synonyms
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More examples"An infrared ray is electromagnetic radiation."
Etymology
From electro- + magnetic or electromagnet + -ic.