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Noun: electromagnetic wave
  1. Radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
    - electromagnetic radiation, nonparticulate radiation

Derived forms: electromagnetic waves

Type of: radiation

Encyclopedia: Electromagnetic wave

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