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electromagnetic radiation

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Electromagnetic waves – a self-propagating transverse oscillating wave of electric and magnetic fields

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electromagnetic radiation (uncountable)

  1. Radiation (quantized as photons) consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields oriented perpendicularly to each other, moving through space.
    • (Can we date this quote?), The Home-page for 'Electromagnetic Radiation Syndrome'[1]:
      As the public hears the name EMR Syndrome repeated in various applications related to health effects, it will begin to link EMR/electromagnetic radiation to those health effects. Over time the meaning of EMR will take hold and be understood for the environmental threat it is.

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  • EMR (abbreviation)

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