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electromagnetic wave

/ɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk weɪv/

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/ɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk weɪv/C1formalscientific
  • ruВолна энергии, распространяющаяся в пространстве со скоростью света, состоящая из колеблющихся электрического и магнитного полей и включающая такие формы, как радиоволны, микроволны, видимый свет и рентгеновские лучи.

A wave of energy that travels through space at the speed of light, consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields, and includes forms such as radio waves, microwaves, visible light, and X-rays.

  1. Physical phenomenonB2formal

    A wave of oscillating electric and magnetic fields that propagates through space, carrying energy.

    ruФизическое явление

    • Light is a form of electromagnetic wave.
    • Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic wave used for communication.
    • Electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light in a vacuum.