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

When too strong a faradic current however is incautiously administered, the resulting muscular contractions are accompanied by an amount of local pain proportioned to the violence of the contractions.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

Taking our cue from the indications to be met in each case, it becomes necessary, according to circumstances, to use either the galvanic current, the faradic, or both successively.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

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

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

Treatment.—In the majority of recent cases the condition yields to the administration of strychnin and other muscle and nerve tonics, and the use of massage and the faradic current.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

Several manufacturers of this city turn out good and serviceable faradic instruments.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.