electromagnetic radiation (EMR)

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Radiant energy created by accelerating electrons or photons, traveling as waves and existing as gamma rays, infrared rays, radio waves, ultraviolet rays, visible light, and X-rays. Some studies suggest that long-term exposure to EMR caused by electromagnetic fields that surround high voltage power lines may cause brain cancer, leukemia, and miscarriages.


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