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As a practical consideration, we may mention in this connection that a self-inductive coil for currents of one direction must be constructed differently from one to be used with alternating currents.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 711, August 17, 1889 by Various

For by laminating the iron you have virtually increased the self-inductive action, and increased the time constant of the circuit, so that the currents rise more slowly than before.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 787, January 31, 1891 by Various

The electromagnetic inertia, or self-inductive property of the electric circuit, causes the currents to rise and fall later in time than the electromotive forces by which they are occasioned.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 787, January 31, 1891 by Various