electromagnet
/ɪˈlektrəʊmæɡnət/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪˈlektrəʊmæɡnət/ (ame, ipa) · /i-ˌlek-trō-ˈmag-nət/ (ame, mw)
electromagnet — noun
- electromagnetsingular
- electromagnetsplural
1. a metal rod or bar wrapped in a wire coil that turns into a strong magnet for as
a metal rod or bar wrapped in a wire coil that turns into a strong magnet for as long as an electric current runs through the coil — widely used in cranes, loudspeakers, and MRI scanners.
Mei-Lin built a simple electromagnet from a battery and nail to pick up paper clips.
simple electromagnet made from a nail and battery
The scrap yard crane used a giant electromagnet to lift old cars onto a truck.
giant electromagnet — real-world use (scrap yard crane)
Inside an MRI scanner, a powerful electromagnet creates a magnetic field around the patient.
Unlike a permanent magnet, an electromagnet can be turned on and off by current.
- solenoid
a specific type of electromagnet shaped as a cylindrical coil that often contains a movable plunger; more narrowly defined in engineering contexts
- magnetic coil
describes the wire coil itself rather than the complete device; less precise in meaning
- permanent magnet
a magnet that retains its magnetic field without needing electricity, such as a bar magnet or fridge magnet
文法句型
electromagnet + verb (is / becomes / attracts)
an electromagnet of + noun
用法筆記
The magnetic force disappears the instant the current stops, making electromagnets useful for lifting and releasing metal objects without physical effort.