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.

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 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.

I had both a galvanic and a faradic battery at his house, which, in addition to appropriate medicinal treatment, I applied daily to the affected joints,—using mainly the faradic current.

From The Electric Bath by Schweig, George M.

On examination the peroneal muscles reacted but sluggishly to faradic irritation.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry