electromagnetic wave
noun
: one of the waves that are propagated by simultaneous periodic variations of electric and magnetic field intensity and that include radio waves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays
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The radiation given off by an object takes the form of light, or electromagnetic waves.
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
In this kind of system, scientists theorize that the black hole tears the neutron star apart before swallowing it, which releases electromagnetic waves.
—Chad Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Anasori’s lab is focused on creating MXenes that can thrive where current materials fail, from shielding electromagnetic waves to functioning as ultrathin antennas in next-generation communications.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Gamma rays are short-wavelength electromagnetic waves that can travel deep into most solids, including living tissue.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
In this kind of system, scientists theorize that the black hole tears the neutron star apart before swallowing it, which releases electromagnetic waves.
—Chad Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
Anasori’s lab is focused on creating MXenes that can thrive where current materials fail, from shielding electromagnetic waves to functioning as ultrathin antennas in next-generation communications.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Gamma rays are short-wavelength electromagnetic waves that can travel deep into most solids, including living tissue.
—IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Electromagnetic wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic%20wave. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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