electromagnetic
Pronunciation: [ɪlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk]
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Context: “science”
(adjective) related to both electricity and magnetism. When something is electromagnetic, it means it has to do with the forces that come from electric charges and magnets.
Example
The electromagnetic waves from the radio help us listen to music clearly.
Example
The device cannot work because it does not operate under electromagnetic principles.
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What do you think happens to electromagnetic waves when they pass through different materials?
Context: “science”
(noun) a type of radiation that includes radio waves and visible light. Electromagnetic radiation is energy that travels in waves and can be found all around us, like sunlight and microwaves.
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We use electromagnetic radiation to send information wirelessly, like in cell phones.
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Electromagnetic radiation does not always travel efficiently through thick walls.
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Can you name some forms of electromagnetic radiation we encounter every day?
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