electromagnetic wave vs beam

beam vs electromagnetic wave

electromagnetic wave and beam both are nouns.

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

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

As nouns, beam is a hyponym of electromagnetic wave; that is, beam is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than electromagnetic wave:

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

Other hyponyms of electromagnetic wave include actinic radiation, actinic ray, electron beam, ray, black-body radiation, blackbody radiation, gamma radiation, gamma ray, line, microwave, radio emission, radio radiation, radio wave, roentgen ray, X-radiation, X-ray, X ray.

electromagnetic wave (noun)	beam (noun)
radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge	long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
	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

electromagnetic wave (verb)	beam (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

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