A magnet created by running an electric current through a coil of wire, rather than using naturally magnetic material.
From electro- + magnet. Coined in the early 19th century when scientists discovered that electricity flowing through conductors produces magnetic fields.
Electromagnets power everything from your phone's vibration motor to MRI machines—they're superior to permanent magnets because you can switch them on and off instantly.
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