English dictionary

electromagnetism

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

magnetism produced by an electric current

noun.phenomenon

Examples
Electromagnetism was discovered when it was observed that a copper wire carrying an electric current can magnetize pieces of iron or steel near it.

Source: WordNet 3.0
the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena

noun.cognition

Synonyms electromagnetics

Source: WordNet 3.0
The magnetism developed by a current of electricity; the science which treats of the development of magnetism by means of voltaic electricity, and of the properties or actions of the currents evolved.

noun

Source: webster1913