# Lorentz force

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. the force exerted on a charged particle in an electromagnetic field

## Etymology
Named after the Dutch physicist Hendrik Lorentz (1853–1928).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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