electromagnetic
UK: ɪˌlek.trəʊ.mæɡˈnet.ɪk | US: ɪˌlek.troʊ.mæɡˈnet.ɪk
adj. relating to the interaction of electric currents or fields with magnetic fields
adj. involving both electricity and magnetism
The word "electromagnetic" combines "electro-" (from Greek "ēlektron," meaning "amber," associated with static electricity) and "magnet" (from Greek "magnēs lithos," meaning "stone from Magnesia," referring to naturally magnetic lodestone). The suffix "-ic" turns it into an adjective. The term emerged in the early 19th century to describe phenomena where electricity and magnetism interact, formalized by scientists like Ørsted and Faraday.
Electromagnetic waves include visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.
The device uses an electromagnetic field to detect metal objects.
Maxwell's equations describe the behavior of electromagnetic energy.
Electromagnetic interference can disrupt electronic signals.
MRI machines rely on strong electromagnetic forces to create images.