electromagnet
[/ɪˌlɛktrəˈmæɡnɪt/]
nounmasculinepl: electromagnets / eletroímãs
eletroímã
1. A temporary magnet created by passing electric current through a coil of wire wrapped around an iron or steel core, which generates a magnetic field proportional to the current flowing through it
The electromagnet in the crane lifted the heavy metal sheets with precision.
O eletroímã no guindaste levantou as chapas de metal pesadas com precisão.
2. Any device or system that uses electricity to produce magnetic force
Modern door locks often use electromagnets to secure the entrance.
As fechaduras modernas de portas frequentemente usam eletroímãs para travar a entrada.
In Brazil, the term 'eletroímã' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and educational contexts, particularly in engineering programs and industrial applications. The concept is fundamental in Brazilian electrical engineering education and manufacturing industries. In the USA, electromagnets are widely discussed in physics classes and have practical applications in transportation (maglev trains), recycling facilities, and medical equipment. The word is not typically used in casual conversation in either country unless discussing technical subjects.
Related Idioms & Phrases
Turn on the electromagnet - activate the device or engage a process
Attracted like an electromagnet - describing something that draws people or objects powerfully
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