electromagnetic magnet definition
eÂ·lecÂ·troÂ·magÂ·net. A bar of soft iron rendered magnetic by an electric current encircling it. /elecÂ·troÂ·magÂ·net/ (e-lekâ³tro-magÂ´net) a temporary magnet made by passing electric current through a coil of wire surrounding a core of soft iron.