electromagnetic.

Relating to electric and magnetic fields and their interaction, including electromagnetic radiation.

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Words that belong together

• electromagnetic radiation
• electromagnetic interference
• an electromagnetic field

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Electromagnetic interference corrupted the readings near the motor.

The shield reduced electromagnetic leakage without blocking the mechanical noise.

Usage notes

Primary category: sci-fi. Forms: Relational adjective; comparative and superlative normally not applicable. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.