Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
electromagnetic
Adjective
/ˌɪlɛktrəʊˈmæɡnɛtɪk/

Definition
Relating to the interrelation of electric currents or fields and magnetic fields.

Examples
- The electromagnetic spectrum includes a range of waves, from radio waves to gamma rays.
- Electromagnetic fields are generated by electric current flowing through a conductor.

Meaning
Electromagnetic refers to the combined properties of electricity and magnetism. It describes how electric charges create magnetic fields and how changing magnetic fields can produce electric currents.

Synonyms
- Magnetoelectric
- Electro-magnetic