Electromagnetic (adjective)

Relating to the interaction between electricity and magnetism.

Origin:

From french électromagnétique, from électro- ("electro-") + magnétique ("magnetic"), from latin magnēticus ("of or pertaining to magnets"), from greek μαγνήτικος (magnētikos, "of or belonging to a magnet"), from μάγνης (magnēs, "magnet").

Examples:

1. The electromagnetic force holds the electrons in orbit around the nucleus in an atom.
2. An electromagnetic wave is a disturbance in the electric and magnetic fields that travels through space.
3. The electromagnetic spectrum includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays.
4. Electromagnetic fields are used in medical applications, such as MRI scans and electromagnetic therapy.
5. The electromagnetic force is one of the four fundamental forces of nature, along with the strong nuclear force, the weak nuclear force, and gravity.