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

Mutual inductance is the effect of Faraday’s law of induction for one device upon another, such as the primary coil in transmitting energy to the secondary in a transformer.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

The answer is yes, and that physical quantity is called inductance.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

The greater the inductance L , the greater τ is, which makes sense since a large inductance is very effective in opposing change.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

We arrange also another closed oscillation circuit, consisting of two Leyden jars and a variable inductance coil and a pair of spark balls which are connected to an induction coil.

From Hertzian Wave Wireless Telegraphy by Fleming, John Ambrose