faradic

American  

[fuh-rad-ik] / fəˈræd ɪk /

adjective

Electricity.

1. of or relating to a discontinuous, asymmetric, alternating current from the secondary winding of an induction coil.

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faradic British  

/ fəˈrædɪk, ˌfærəˈdeɪɪk /

adjective

1. of or concerned with an intermittent asymmetric alternating current such as that induced in the secondary winding of an induction coil

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Etymology

Origin of faradic

From the French word faradique, dating back to 1875–80. See farad, -ic

Example Sentences

The faradic current however is applicable here in another way, and for a very important object.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

Freedom from pain is a characteristic likewise of the faradic bath, properly administered.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

And this is among the most invariable of the effects of the electric bath, whether galvanic or faradic.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

Muscular contractions, as induced by strong faradic currents, are to be dreaded in direct proportion to the acuteness of the inflammation, resp. the sensitiveness of the inflamed tissues.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

In cases where paralyzed muscles have lost their faradic irritability, galvanic interruptions are almost indispensable to successful treatment.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.