faradic

American

[fuh-rad-ik] / fəˈræd ɪk /

adjective

Electricity.

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

faradic British

/ fəˈrædɪk /

adjective

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

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At that time, faradic irritability having long since become completely re-established, I caused the child’s father to purchase a faradic battery to use at home.

From The Electric Bath by George M. Schweig

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

From The Electric Bath by George M. Schweig

The results in my own cases however have long since satisfied me of the utility in this respect of faradic not only, but also of mild constant currents.

From The Electric Bath by George M. Schweig

While some vaunt the faradic, others prefer the galvanic current in its treatment.

From The Electric Bath by George M. Schweig

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

From The Electric Bath by George M. Schweig

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