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Electromagnet

usgb/ɪˈlektrəʊmæɡnət/Volume
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Technical Usage

The term 'electromagnet' is often used in technical and scientific contexts, not in everyday conversation.

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The engineer explained how the electromagnet could generate enough force to move the object.
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Temporary Magnetism

An electromagnet is temporary; it only has a magnetic field when electric current is flowing.

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As soon as we turned off the power, the electromagnet released the steel beam.
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Powerful Tool

Electromagnets can lift heavy metal objects, which is highly useful in industries like scrap metal management.

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By using an electromagnet, they could sort and move heavy metal scraps efficiently.
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