inductance

[in-duhk-tuhns]

in·duct·ance

[in-duhk-tuhns]
noun Electricity.
1.
that property of a circuit by which a change in current induces, by electromagnetic induction, an electromotive force. Symbol: L Compare inductive coupling, mutual inductance, self-inductance.
2.
inductor (def. 1).

Origin:
1885–90; induct + -ance
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inductance (ɪnˈdʌktəns)
 
n
1.  self-inductance See also mutual inductance Also called: induction, L the property of an electric circuit as a result of which an electromotive force is created by a change of current in the same circuit (self-inductance) or in a neighbouring circuit (mutual inductance). It is usually measured in henries
2.  another name for inductor

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inductance   (ĭn-dŭk'təns)  Pronunciation Key 
A measure of the reaction of electrical components (especially coils) to changes in current flow by creating a magnetic field and inducing a voltage. Its unit is the henry.
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inductance definition


A process whereby the effect of induction is used to alter the current in an electrical circuit.

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