electromagnetism

1. (noun) the branch of physics concerned with electromagnetic phenomena
Synonyms: electromagnetics
Related Words: natural philosophy, physical science, physics

2. (noun) magnetism produced by an electric current; "electromagnetism was discovered when it was observed that a copper wire carrying an electric current can magnetize pieces of iron or steel near it"
Related Words: magnetic attraction, magnetic force, magnetism



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