inductance
Americannoun
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that property of a circuit by which a change in current induces, by electromagnetic induction, an electromotive force. L
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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
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another name for inductor
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Origin of inductance
Example Sentences
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ULIS' ultralow inductance and durable design make it well suited for that challenge.
From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026
One way to reduce mutual inductance M is to counterwind coils to cancel the magnetic field produced.
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
The larger the mutual inductance M , the more effective the coupling.
From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015
I, induction coil; S, spark gap; CC, condensers; L, variable inductance; E, earth plate; WW, wire spirals; VV, vacuum tubes.
From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose
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