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electromagnet

/ɪˈlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛt/ noun · British & US
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What does electromagnet mean?

noun

A type of magnet that produces a magnetic field when an electric current flows through it, and loses its magnetic field when the current is turned off.

Example

"The electromagnet was used to lift the heavy metal block into place."

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