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

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faradic

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

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

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

As to the mode of administration of the baths in cases of the class under consideration, the use of both currents is requisite; the galvanic as a nutrient, the faradic as an excito-motor agent.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

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

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