electromagnetic radiation
electromagnetic radiation
any type of electromagnetic wave (waves composed of undulating electrical fields and magnetic fields)
Electromagnetic radiation
Electromagnetic radiation (
EM radiation or
EMR) is the
radiant energy released by certain
electromagnetic processes. Visible
light is one type of electromagnetic radiation; other familiar forms are invisible electromagnetic radiations, such as radio waves, infrared light and X rays.
electromagnetic radiation
Noun
1. radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
(synonym) electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation
(hypernym) radiation
(hyponym) actinic radiation, actinic ray
(part-meronym) photon
electromagnetic radiation
Low-energy radiation that comes from the interaction of electric and magnetic fields. Sources include power lines, electric appliances, radio waves, microwaves, and others. Also called electromagnetic field.
electromagnetic radiation (EMR)