electromagnetism

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How do you pronounce electromagnetism?

The recorded pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛk.tɹoʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/.

What does electromagnetism mean?

A unified fundamental force that combines the aspects of electricity and magnetism and is one of the four fundamental forces.

Where does electromagnetism come from?

Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- Old French magnetebor. Pre-Greekbor.? Ancient Greek Μάγνης (Mágnēs) Ancient Greek μᾰ́γνης (mắgnēs)bor. Latin magnēsbor. Middle English magnete English magnet Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English magnetism English electromagnetism From electro- + magnetism.

How to pronounce electromagnetism

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