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electromagnetic induction

American  

noun

Electricity.
  1. the induction of an electromotive force by the motion of a conductor across a magnetic field or by a change in magnetic flux in a magnetic field.


electromagnetic induction Cultural  
  1. Production of an electric current (see also current) by changing the magnetic field enclosed by an electrical circuit. The most common use of electromagnetic induction is in the electric generator.


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It turns out it has a lithium core, an electromagnetic induction node, and a contour spring!

From Slate Nov. 11, 2019

The ultimate goal is to spin an assembly of magnets in a generator which will, well, generate voltage in a coil of wire thanks to electromagnetic induction.

From Scientific American Aug. 8, 2019

Investigators used electromagnetic induction and ground-penetrating radar to search for evidence at Newblock Park, which operated as a dump in 1921, Booker T. Washington Cemetery and Oaklawn Cemetery.

From Washington Post Sep. 28, 2018

Explain how electromagnetic induction can be used to detect metals?

From Textbooks Aug. 12, 2015

This principle rules every process of electromagnetic induction, whatever the cause and direction of the change of the magnetic field.

From Man or Matter by Lehrs, Ernst

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