electromagnet

Word parts

electro- + magnet

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪˌlɛktrə(ʊ)ˈmaɡnɪt/

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Noun

Singular electromagnet

Plural electromagnets

1. (countable) An electromagnet is a magnet that attracts magnetic material only when electrically activated.