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Webster 1913 Edition


Electro-magnetic

E-lecˊtro-mag-net′ic

,
Adj.
Of or pertaining to
electromagnetism
.
Electro-magnetic engine
,
an engine in which the motive force is electro-magnetism.
Electro-magnetic theory of light
(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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Electro-magnetic

ELECTRO-MAGNET'IC

,
Adj.
Designating what pertains to magnetism, as connected with electricity, or affected by it. Electromagnetic phenomena.