noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Induction in a circuit caused by changes in the circuit itself. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   generation of an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit by changing the current in that circuit; usually measured in henries wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

induction

Etymology

From self- + induction.

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