Electromagnetical

/ɪˌlɛktrəmæɡˈnɛtɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to phenomena involving both electricity and magnetism or produced by electromagnets.

Etymology

From electromagnetic + -al suffix. An alternative form emphasizing the combined electric-magnetic nature of the phenomenon.

Kelly Says

The term 'electromagnetical' survives mainly in older scientific literature; modern usage strongly prefers 'electromagnetic' without the extra syllable.

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