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self-induction

/ˌsɛlf.ɪnˈdʌk.ʃən/

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noun

C2formalcommontechnical/ˌsɛlf.ɪnˈdʌk.ʃən/

uncountable

A noun referring to the generation of an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit caused by a change in the current flowing through that same circuit, typically measured in henries.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее возникновение электродвижущей силы (ЭДС) в цепи, вызванное изменением тока, протекающего по этой же цепи, обычно измеряемое в генри.
  1. Electromagnetic phenomenon C2 formal scientific

    The generation of an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit caused by a change in the current flowing through that same circuit, typically measured in henries.

    • Self-induction is a fundamental principle in the design of transformers and inductors.
    • The coil's self-induction opposes any rapid change in the current.
    • Engineers calculate self-induction to ensure circuit stability.

    🇷🇺Электромагнитное явление

    Synonyms: self-inductance

  • self-inductions plural form
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  • self-induction's possessive singular form