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

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inductance

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

From Science Daily ● Jan. 19, 2026

We want a transformer to have a large mutual inductance.

From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015

The body of the car increases the inductance and the circuit changes sending a signal to the traffic lights to change colors.

From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015

Mutual inductance is the effect of two devices in inducing emfs in each other.

From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015

The chief difficulty we have to contend against in the construction of an effective oscillation transformer is the inductance of the primary circuit and the magnetic leakage that takes place.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose