electromagnetism

[ ih-lek-troh-mag-ni-tiz-uh m ]
/ ɪˌlɛk troʊˈmæg nɪˌtɪz əm /

noun

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

Origin of electromagnetism

First recorded in 1820–30; electro- + magnetism

Words nearby electromagnetism

electromagnetic tape, electromagnetic unit, electromagnetic wave, electromagnetic waves, electromagnetics, electromagnetism, electromechanical, electromechanical dissociation, electromerism, electrometallurgy, electrometeor

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British Dictionary definitions for electromagnetism

electromagnetism
/ (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm) /

noun

magnetism produced by an electric current
Also called: electromagnetics the branch of physics concerned with magnetism produced by electric currents and with the interaction of electric and magnetic fields

Scientific definitions for electromagnetism

electromagnetism
[ ĭ-lĕk′trō-măg′nĭ-tĭz′əm ]

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.