electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈne-tik 
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
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To get around this problem, researchers have developed a new, stretchy and lightweight material that could shield spacebound tech from electromagnetic and neutron radiation.
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Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Purchasing a shielded Ethernet cable means the wires are protected from electromagnetic interference, so the cables operate more efficiently.
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Induction Cooktops Instead of a traditional stove, an induction cooktop uses electromagnetic fields to heat induction cookware directly rather than heating the cooktop surface itself, making these appliances faster, safer, and more energy-efficient.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Each water molecule looks like a central unit with four arms spread apart by the electromagnetic force.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
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Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 1 May 2026
Purchasing a shielded Ethernet cable means the wires are protected from electromagnetic interference, so the cables operate more efficiently.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Induction Cooktops Instead of a traditional stove, an induction cooktop uses electromagnetic fields to heat induction cookware directly rather than heating the cooktop surface itself, making these appliances faster, safer, and more energy-efficient.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Each water molecule looks like a central unit with four arms spread apart by the electromagnetic force.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Electromagnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
i-ˌlek-trō-mag-ˈnet-ik
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
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electromagnetic
adjective
elec·tro·mag·net·ic
-mag-ˈnet-ik
: of, relating to, or produced by electromagnetism
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