electromagnetic signal

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electromagnetic
adjective
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/iˌlek.trəʊ.mæɡˈnet.ɪk/us
/iˌlek.troʊ.mæɡˈnet̬.ɪk/
relating to the electrical and magnetic forces produced by an electric ...
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signal
noun[C]
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/ˈsɪɡ.nəl/us
/ˈsɪɡ.nəl/
an action, movement, or sound that gives information, a message, a warning, or ...
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(Definition ofelectromagneticandsignalfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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For example, radar can provide anelectromagneticsignalfor following aircraft motion.
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The radome is constructed of material that minimally attenuates theelectromagneticsignaltransmitted or received by the antenna.
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The data are represented as anelectromagneticsignal, such as an electrical voltage, radiowave, microwave, or infrared signal.
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Soft-touch shutter release occurs via anelectromagneticsignal.
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Unfortunately, the truth soon became apparent: the emittedelectromagneticsignalcauses paranoia and hallucinations in the living, as well as the reanimation and mutation of dead tissue.
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The worst part of a high frequencyelectromagneticsignalis that it makes every conductor an antenna, in the sense that they can generate and absorb electromagnetic fields.
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The specific application was the scattering of electromagnetic signals by atmospheric turbulence.
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Passively these fields jam natural beneficial electromagnetic signals, affecting health.
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They are all electromagnetic signals.
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Electromagnetic and radio-wave detectors were used but no abnormal electromagnetic signals or paranormal effects were observed.
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In radio astronomy, heterodyne receivers are widely used in detection of the electromagnetic signals from celestial objects.
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Over galactic distances, the interstellar medium induces some scintillation effects and artificial modulation of electromagnetic signals.
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The optical fiber is electrically non-conductive, so it does not act as an antenna to pick up electromagnetic signals.
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It detects and records the electromagnetic signals that are associated with the heartbeat using a multi channel magnetic sensor array.
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Notably, ionospheric disturbances producing electromagnetic signals precede some major seismic events by a few hours to days.
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Understanding rain is particularly important with regard to the propagation of electromagnetic signals.
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Atmospheric sources of noise are the most ubiquitous, and include electromagnetic signals prompted by cosmic microwave background radiation, or more localized radio wave noise from nearby electronic devices.
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