electromagnetic radiation
noun
: energy in the form of electromagnetic waves
also
: a series of electromagnetic waves
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What's more, the cycle repeats every 44 minutes, at least during periods of extreme activity.
X-rays and radio waves are two different types of electromagnetic radiation.
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CBS News, 28 May 2025
Within the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation that reaches Earth, humans are only able to see a narrow range of wavelengths, called visible light.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
There remains a need for continued studies from the public and private sectors, especially the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to study factors including PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), microplastics, fluoride, electromagnetic radiation, and crop protection tools.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Solar flares are sudden bursts of electromagnetic radiation — a form of energy that includes radio waves, microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays and visible light — from the sun's surface.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 22 May 2025
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CBS News, 28 May 2025
Within the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation that reaches Earth, humans are only able to see a narrow range of wavelengths, called visible light.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2025
There remains a need for continued studies from the public and private sectors, especially the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to study factors including PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), microplastics, fluoride, electromagnetic radiation, and crop protection tools.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Solar flares are sudden bursts of electromagnetic radiation — a form of energy that includes radio waves, microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays and visible light — from the sun's surface.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for electromagnetic radiation
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“Electromagnetic radiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electromagnetic%20radiation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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