electromagnetism

[ ih-lek-troh-mag-ni-tiz-uhm ]

noun

1. the phenomena associated with electric and magnetic fields and their interactions with each other and with electric charges and currents.
2. Also the science that deals with these phenomena.

electromagnetism

/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm /

noun

1. magnetism produced by an electric current
2. Also calledelectromagnetics the branch of physics concerned with magnetism produced by electric currents and with the interaction of electric and magnetic fields

electromagnetism

/ ĭ-lĕk′trō-măg′nĭ-tĭz′əm /

1. Any of the wide range of phenomena associated with the behavior and interaction of electric charges and electric and magnetic fields, such as electricity, magnetism, chemical bonds, and all forms of electromagnetic radiation, including light.

Word History and Origins

Origin of electromagnetism¹

First recorded in 1820–30; electro- + magnetism

Example Sentences

“Our study completes the work of Albert Einstein in his attempt to relate gravity and electromagnetism forces in the same geometric theory,” Monjo, a professor of mathematics at Saint Louis University in Spain, told Salon.

From Salon

That is, the electricity that drives electromagnetism has no resistance, and constantly runs in a closed circuit without the supply of electricity.

From Science Daily

Dark matter is a type of hypothetical matter that does not interact with electromagnetism or light.

From Science Daily

Fundamental forces such as gravity and electromagnetism are reciprocal, where two objects are attracted to each other or are repelled by each other.

From Science Daily

"In the 19th century, it was hypothesised that monopoles could exist. But in one of his foundational equations for the study of electromagnetism, James Clerk Maxwell disagreed."

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