Electromagnetic

//ɪˌlɛk.tɹoʊ.mæɡˈnɛ.tɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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. 1
    pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
magneticpolar

Example

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"An infrared ray is electromagnetic radiation."

Etymology

From electro- + magnetic or electromagnet + -ic.

Related phrases

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