magnetic induction

American  

noun

Electricity.

1. Also called magnetic flux density.  a vector quantity used as a measure of a magnetic field. B

2. magnetization induced by proximity to a magnetic field.

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magnetic induction British  

noun

1. another name for magnetic flux density

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magnetic induction Scientific  

1. The process by which a substance, such as iron, becomes magnetized by a magnetic field.

2. See magnetic flux density

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Etymology

Origin of magnetic induction

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Its mass is twice that of our sun, but its magnetic field is an astounding 43,000 gauss, a unit for measuring magnetic induction.

From Salon

And a magnetic induction coil controls a metal plate that conducts heat away from the electrode to rapidly cool it down and shut off the scent.

From Scientific American

Now, there's increasing interest in magnetic induction cooktops – surfaces that cook much faster than conventional stoves, without igniting a flame or heating an electric coil.

From Salon

It’s basically a new standard to support faster charging via magnetic induction.

From New York Times

The technology relies on magnetic induction, which uses an electrical current to generate a magnetic field, creating voltage that powers the phone.

From New York Times