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electromagnetic wave
noun
Definition of ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE
: 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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First Known Use of ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE
1906
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE Defined for Kids
electromagnetic wave
noun
Definition of ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE for Kids
: a wave (as a radio wave or wave of light) that travels at the speed of light and consists of a combined electric and magnetic effect
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electromagnetic wave
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Medical Definition of ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE
: 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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