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skin effect
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skin effect
n.
The tendency of alternating current to flow near the surface of a conductor.

skin effect
n
(Electronics) the tendency of alternating current to concentrate in the surface layer of a conductor, esp at high frequencies, thus increasing its effective resistance
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Noun1.skin effect - the tendency of high-frequency alternating current to distribute near the surface of a conductor
electrical phenomenon - a physical phenomenon involving electricity


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