électromagnétique
electromagnetic
adjective eh-lek-troh-mahg-neh-TEEK Rare
Usage Note
Électromagnétique is an invariable adjective used in physics and engineering. The related noun l'électromagnétisme names the field of study, and un champ électromagnétique (an electromagnetic field) is the standard technical phrase. The abbreviation CEM (champ électromagnétique) appears in French scientific and regulatory documents.
Examples
"Le radar utilise des ondes électromagnétiques."
Natural Translation
Radar uses electromagnetic waves.
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