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