Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Pertaining to electromagnetics, or to the relation between electricity and magnetism; of the nature of electromagnetism. See
electromagnetism . Alsogalvanomagnetic .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Of or pertaining to
electromagnetism . - adjective an engine in which the motive force is electro-magnetism.
- adjective (Physics) a theory of light which makes it consist in the rapid alternation of transient electric currents moving transversely to the direction of the ray.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion
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Examples
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While a most effective anti-missile measure, especially if modified to produce a larger electro-magnetic field that could disable missiles hundreds of miles outside of the blast radius, they were to close to do any good.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » The Five Page Challenge! 2009
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While a most effective anti-missile measure, especially if modified to produce a larger electro-magnetic field that could disable missiles hundreds of miles outside of the blast radius, they were to close to do any good.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » JM’s Review Forum 2009
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An electro-magnetic elevator creates electricity and in Jernhusen's own two-story office suite, the stairwell walls are filled with huge photographs of the outdoors to encourage walking.
Roberta Brandes Gratz: Stockholm Leads the Way Roberta Brandes Gratz 2011
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He has the ability to manipulate magnetism and generate electro-magnetic forces.
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Now I am reporting that the problem of electro-magnetic interference affecting commercial flights is much bigger than previously suspected.
Christine Negroni: Handhelds on Planes A Bigger Problem Then You Think Christine Negroni 2011
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An electro-magnetic elevator creates electricity and in Jernhusen's own two-story office suite, the stairwell walls are filled with huge photographs of the outdoors to encourage walking.
Roberta Brandes Gratz: Stockholm Leads the Way Roberta Brandes Gratz 2011
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An electro-magnetic elevator creates electricity and in Jernhusen's own two-story office suite, the stairwell walls are filled with huge photographs of the outdoors to encourage walking.
Roberta Brandes Gratz: Stockholm Leads the Way Roberta Brandes Gratz 2011
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Then there's Claude Victor Gaume's streamlined electro-magnetic engine from 1872.
Trying to Build a Better Mousetrap Rachel Wolff 2011
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An electro-magnetic elevator creates electricity and in Jernhusen's own two-story office suite, the stairwell walls are filled with huge photographs of the outdoors to encourage walking.
Roberta Brandes Gratz: Stockholm Leads the Way Roberta Brandes Gratz 2011
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Now I am reporting that the problem of electro-magnetic interference affecting commercial flights is much bigger than previously suspected.
Christine Negroni: Handhelds on Planes A Bigger Problem Then You Think Christine Negroni 2011
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