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

The larger the mutual inductance M , the more effective the coupling.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

It is instructive to derive an equation for its inductance.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

But an appliance, such as an electric clothes dryer, can induce a dangerous emf on its case if the mutual inductance between its coils and the case is large.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

In making this adjustment of inductance, we are tuning, as it is called, the Leyden jar discharge circuit to the resonating bobbin.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose