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beam vs electromagnetic wave

electromagnetic wave vs beam

beam and electromagnetic wave both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
beam Yes No Yes No
electromagnetic wave Yes No No No
As nouns, electromagnetic wave is a hypernym of beam; that is, electromagnetic wave is a word with a broader meaning than beam:
  • beam: a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
  • electromagnetic wave: 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 radiation, nonparticulate radiation.
beam (noun) electromagnetic wave (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 wave (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 wave

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