World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesElectromagnetic repulsion
/ɪˌlɛk.troʊ.mæɡˈnɛt.ɪk rɪˈpʌl.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The pushing apart of objects or particles with electric charges of the same sign or magnetic poles of the same polarity, caused by the electromagnetic force.
"The high-speed rail levitates above the track due to electromagnetic repulsion." - 2
A phenomenon in plasma physics or astrophysics where magnetic fields exert an outward pressure that repels surrounding matter.
"Solar flares can trigger powerful episodes of electromagnetic repulsion within coronal loops."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of 'electromagnetic' (from Neo-Latin 'electricus', Greek 'ēlektron', and Greek 'magnētis') and 'repulsion' (from Latin 'repulsio', from 'repellere', meaning to drive back). The compound term emerged in the 19th century alongside foundational discoveries in electrodynamics and classical physics by scientists such as James Clerk Maxwell and Michael Faraday.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Electromagnetic repulsion"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Electromagnetic repulsion" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
répulsion électromagnétique
Transliteration: répulsion électromagnétique
"La lévitation magnétique fonctionne grâce à la répulsion électromagnétique."
elektromagnetische Abstoßung
Transliteration: elektromagnetische Abstoßung
"Die Magnetschwebebahn nutzt elektromagnetische Abstoßung."
repulsione elettromagnetica
Transliteration: repulsione elettromagnetica
"Il treno a levitazione sfrutta la repulsione elettromagnetica."
repulsión electromagnética
Transliteration: repulsión electromagnética
"El tren bala utiliza la repulsión electromagnética para flotar."
repulsão eletromagnética
Transliteration: repulsão eletromagnética
"O trem de levitação magnética baseia-se na repulsão eletromagnética."
विद्युतचुंबकीय प्रतिकर्षण
Transliteration: vidyutchumbakīy pratikarṣaṇa
"चुंबकीय उत्सविण विद्युतचुंबकीय प्रतिकर्षण के सिद्धांत पर काम करती है।"
电磁排斥
Transliteration: diàn cí pái chì
"磁悬浮列车利用电磁排斥原理悬浮在轨道上方。"
전자기적 척력
Transliteration: jeonjamijeok cheokryeok
"자기부상열차는 전자기적 척력을 이용하여 선로 위에 뜬다."
電磁反発
Transliteration: denjihanpatsu
"リニアモーターカーは電磁反発を利用して浮上します。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Electromagnetic repulsion"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.