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choke coil

–noun Electricity.
a coil of large inductance that gives relatively large impedance to alternating current.
Also called choke.


Origin:
1905–10
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choke coil  
n.   Electronics
A circuit element used to suppress or limit the flow of alternating current without affecting the flow of direct current.
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