Electromagnet

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A magnet consisting essentially of a coil of insulated wire wrapped around a soft iron core that is magnetized only when current flows through the wire.
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  • n. A magnet which attracts metals only when electrically activated
    • Word Usage
    "An electromagnet is created when a piece of iron is coiled with a wire and electricity is passed through the coiled wire."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    magnet   
    Hyponym
    magnetic head   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
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