(electromagnetic) radiation
61electromagnetic — electromagnetically, adv. /i lek troh mag net ik/, adj. of or pertaining to electromagnetism or electromagnetic fields. [1815 25; ELECTRO + MAGNETIC] * * * (as used in expressions) electromagnetic field electromagnetic force electromagnetic… …
62electromagnetic field — Elect. the coupled electric and magnetic fields that are generated by time varying currents and accelerated charges. Cf. Maxwell s field equations. * * * Property of space caused by the motion of an electric charge. A stationary charge produces… …
63Radiation zone — The radiation zone is the middle zone in the Sun s interior. Energy travels out of the core into the radiation zone. Energy travels through the radiation zone in the form of electromagnetic radiation. The radiation zone is so dense that the waves …
64electromagnetic force — Electro magnetism E*lec tro mag net*ism n. 1. magnetism produced by an electric current. [WordNet 1.5] 2. one of the fundamental forces of nature, responsible for both electrical and magnetic phenomena. Called also the {electromagnetic force}.… …
65electromagnetic force — Electro magnetism E*lec tro mag net*ism n. 1. magnetism produced by an electric current. [WordNet 1.5] 2. one of the fundamental forces of nature, responsible for both electrical and magnetic phenomena. Called also the {electromagnetic force}.… …
66electromagnetic compatibility — The ability of systems, equipment, and devices that utilize the electromagnetic spectrum to operate in their intended operational environments without suffering unacceptable degradation or causing unintentional degradation because of… …
67electromagnetic environment — The resulting product of the power and time distribution, in various frequency ranges, of the radiated or conducted electromagnetic emission levels that may be encountered by a military force, system, or platform when performing its assigned… …
68electromagnetic field — 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 radiation …
69radiation — noun (U) 1 a form of energy that comes especially from nuclear reactions, which is very harmful to living things if present in large amounts: an escape of low level radiation from the nuclear power plant | lethal doses of radiation 2 energy in… …
70radiation — n. energy in the form of waves or particles, especially electromagnetic radiation, which includes (in order of increasing energy) radio waves, microwaves, infrared rays (radiant heat), visible light, ultraviolet rays, X rays, and gamma rays. The… …
