self-induction

American  

[self-in-duhk-shuhn] / ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌk ʃən /

noun

Electricity.

1. the process by which an electromotive force is induced in a circuit by a varying current in that circuit.

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self-induction British  

noun

1. the production of an electromotive force in a circuit when the magnetic flux linked with the circuit changes as a result of a change in current in the same circuit See also self-inductance Compare mutual induction

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Other Word Forms

• self-inductive
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of self-induction

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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self-induction

Wade, the laws against helping with self-induction aimed to protect desperate women from dangerous procedures and unscrupulous providers.

From New York Times ● Sep. 22, 2014

About a quarter of states also still have old laws that make it a crime to help someone else with a self-induction.

From New York Times ● Sep. 22, 2014

The better results are obtained when the primary has a low self-induction.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford

These circuits are of different self-induction, and may be made so in various ways.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford

As a consequence of the self-induction of the coil and the high frequency, the current is minute while there is a corresponding rise of pressure.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford