electromagnetic

adj

electromagnetic

adj

US /ɪˌlɛk.tɹoʊ.mæɡˈnɛ.tɪk/

Etymology From electro- + magnetic or electromagnet + -ic.

1

Relating to electromagnetism.

  • 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.2007 September 4, Natalie Angier, “A Supple Casing, Prone to Damage”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 05 Apr 2023:
  • During the test, Redwire teams checked if the electromagnetic radiation of the antennas installed on the spacecraft disturbed any of the electrical systems on board the two spacecraft.2024 March 5, “Proba-3 Testing Milestones Completed at Redwire’s Facility Ahead of 2024 Launch”, in Redwire Space, archived from the original on 18 Mar 2025:
Derived terms
antielectromagnetic, bioelectromagnetic, electromagnetically, electromagnetic energy, electromagnetic field, electromagnetic force, electromagnetic hypersensitivity, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic interaction, electromagnetic pulse, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic unit, electromagnetic wave, neuroelectromagnetic, nonelectromagnetic, photoelectromagnetic, time-domain electromagnetic method

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