electromagnetic radiation (EMR)


electromagnetic radiation (EMR): Radiation made up of oscillating electric and magnetic fields and propagated with the speed of light. Includes gamma radiation, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation, and radar and radio waves. [JP 1-02]


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