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 galvanic current should precede the faradic, and be employed for not more than ten minutes.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

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

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.

In all cases in which the temperature is normal or subnormal, I do not hesitate for a moment to employ the faradic or the galvanic current.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

As explained above, when the nerve supplying a muscle is diseased it no longer responds to the faradic current.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various