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electromagnet

[ ih-lek-troh-mag-nit ]

noun

  1. a device consisting of an iron or steel core that is magnetized by electric current in a coil that surrounds it.


electromagnet

/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈmæɡnɪt /

noun

  1. a magnet consisting of an iron or steel core wound with a coil of wire, through which a current is passed
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electromagnet

/ ĭ-lĕk′trō-măgnĭt /

  1. A device consisting of a coil of insulated wire wrapped around an iron core that becomes magnetized when an electric current flows through the wire. Electromagnets are used to convert electrical control signals into mechanical movements.
  2. See Note at magnetism


electromagnet

1
  1. A magnet created by passing an electric current (see also current ) through coils of wire. Such magnets are widely used in common electrical systems.


electromagnet

2
  1. A magnet created by passing an electric current (see also current ) through coils of wire. Electromagnets are widely used in common electrical systems.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of electromagnet1

First recorded in 1815–25; electro- + magnet
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Example Sentences

In a typical haloscope, we generate this magnetic field using a big electromagnet called a superconducting solenoid.

The i4 and iX employ induction in their motors to create electromagnets.

In conventional tokamaks they are provided by enormous electromagnets made from superconducting wires that need to be cryogenically cooled.

Now allow the thread to unwind, and as the watch revolves, pass it back and forth near a powerful electromagnet.

It should be made of a good grade of steel, tempered and then magnetized by means of a powerful electromagnet.

A minute later, it reappeared with a large electromagnet and a relux plate, to which were attached a huge pair of silver busbars.

We can also wrap wires around this circular iron and make an electromagnet of it.

This is done by shaping the stationary magnet around the path of the rotating electromagnet.

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