beam vs electromagnetic radiation

electromagnetic radiation vs beam

beam and electromagnetic radiation both are nouns.

beam is a verb but electromagnetic radiation is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
beam	Yes	No	Yes	No
electromagnetic radiation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, electromagnetic radiation is a hypernym of beam; that is, electromagnetic radiation is a word with a broader meaning than beam:

beam: a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
electromagnetic radiation: radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge

Other hypernyms of beam include electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation.

beam (noun)	electromagnetic radiation (noun)
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction	radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
the broad side of a ship
(nautical) breadth amidships
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
a column of light (as from a beacon)
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

beam (verb)	electromagnetic radiation (verb)
smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
express with a beaming face or smile
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

Difference between beam and electromagnetic radiation

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