inductance

A noun referring to the property of an electrical circuit by which a change in current induces an electromotive force, or a device such as a coil that exhibits this property.

• 🇪🇸Propiedad de un circuito eléctrico por la cual un cambio en la corriente induce una fuerza electromotriz, o un dispositivo (como una bobina) que posee esta propiedad.

1. Electrical phenomenon C1 formal technical

   The property of an electrical circuit by which a change in current induces an electromotive force (voltage) in the same or a nearby circuit.

   • The inductance of the coil was measured in henries.
   • A change in current flow creates an electromotive force due to inductance.
   • Inductance is a fundamental concept in the study of electromagnetism.

   🇪🇸Inductancia (fenómeno eléctrico)

2. Electrical component C1 formal technical

   A device, typically a coil of wire, that introduces inductance into an electrical circuit.

   • The circuit includes an inductance to filter out high-frequency noise.
   • Engineers selected a high-quality inductance for the power supply.
   • The inductance in the radio tuner helps select the desired frequency.

   🇪🇸Inductor

   Sinónimos: chokecoilinductorreactor

• inductances plural form
• inductances' possessive plural form
• inductance's possessive singular form