Where does “Elektromagnetismus” come from?
Elektromagnetismus (German) comes from German elektro-, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον — amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum.
Elektromagnetismus (German): electromagnetism
Ancestry of “Elektromagnetismus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | German | elektro- | electro- |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἤλεκτρον | amber; alloy of gold and silver, electrum |