inductance

American  

[in-duhk-tuhns] / ɪnˈdʌk təns /

noun

Electricity.

1. that property of a circuit by which a change in current induces, by electromagnetic induction, an electromotive force. L

2. inductor.

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inductance British  

/ ɪnˈdʌktəns /

noun

1. Also called: induction.   L.  the property of an electric circuit as a result of which an electromotive force is created by a change of current in the same circuit (self-inductance) or in a neighbouring circuit (mutual inductance). It is usually measured in henries See also self-inductance mutual inductance

2. another name for inductor

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inductance Scientific  

/ ĭn-dŭk′təns /

1. A measure of the reaction of electrical components (especially coils) to changes in current flow by creating a magnetic field and inducing a voltage. Its unit is the henry.

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inductance Cultural  

1. A process whereby the effect of induction is used to alter the current (see also current) in an electrical circuit.

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Etymology

Origin of inductance

First recorded in 1885–90; induct + -ance

Example Sentences

ULIS' ultralow inductance and durable design make it well suited for that challenge.

From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026

Does inductance depend on current, frequency, or both?

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

We want a transformer to have a large mutual inductance.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

One common application of inductance is used in traffic lights that can tell when vehicles are waiting at the intersection.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

If a conductor of capacity C has its terminals connected by a wire of resistance R and inductance L, it becomes important to consider 215 the subsequent motion of electricity in the wire.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various