armature reaction

noun

Electricity.

a change in the magnetic field of a dynamo caused by the magnetic field induced by the current flowing through the armature.

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This was first suggested by Lundell, the object being to prevent, as far as possible, the distortion of the magnetic field due to armature reaction especially on heavy overloads.