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in·duc·tance  (n-dktns)

n.

1. The property of an electric circuit by which an electromotive force is induced in it as the result of a changing magnetic flux.

2. A circuit element, typically a conducting coil, in which electromotive force is generated by electromagnetic induction.

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inductance [ɪnˈdʌktəns]

n

1. (Physics / General Physics) Also called induction 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 (see self-inductance) or in a neighbouring circuit (see mutual inductance). It is usually measured in henries. Symbol L

2. (Physics / General Physics) another name for inductor

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inductance  (n-dktns)

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.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	inductance - an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current induction electrical phenomenon - a physical phenomenon involving electricity mutual induction - generation of electromotive forces in each other by two adjacent circuits self-induction - generation of an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit by changing the current in that circuit; usually measured in henries
	2.	inductance - an electrical device (typically a conducting coil) that introduces inductance into a circuit inductor electrical device - a device that produces or is powered by electricity