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Definition
Electromagnetic radiation, including light, infrared, ultraviolet, and microwaves.
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How it's used
Scientific discussions often use this term to cover a wide spectrum ranging from radio waves to gamma rays. While technically accurate, it is frequently invoked in casual conversation when expressing concern about invisible radiation from household appliances or mobile devices. It functions as a formal noun that rarely takes a classifier in everyday speech.
Examples
How do microwave ovens use electromagnetic waves to cook food?
Many people worry that long-term exposure to electromagnetic radiation will affect their health.
Related words
Common phrases
electromagnetic radiation
electromagnetic interference
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
